What impact does the recent change to the United States' WAAS GPS correction system have on my Raymarine products?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently decommissioned two WAAS GPS satellites (PRN 122 and PRN 134), and the activated two replacement satellites (PRN 135 and PRN 138). The WAAS firmware in certain Raymarine products does not recognize satellites 135 or 138.

All of the Raymarine products affected continue to receive the standard GPS signals and therefore are safe for navigation. As always, these products are an aid to navigation. It continues to be the user's responsibility to use caution, sound judgment, official government charts, notices to mariners and proper navigational skill when using this or any other electronic navigational product.

All software updates and instructions for these products will be posted to Customer Support section of www.Raymarine.com.

If you have additional questions, please contact our product support department by clicking on the "Ask Raymarine" tab above, or by telephone on 603.881.5200. Press option 4 for Tech Support.

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:

C/E series utilizing an RS120 or RS125 GPS sensor connected on SeaTalk require a software update. Click here for instructions on how to download and install the update.

RC435 and RC435i- require a software update.
Click here for instructions on how to download and install the update.

A60 and A65 utilizing RS12 GPS sensor.
Click here for instructions on how to modify a RS125 GPS to work with the A60 and A65.