Hello Everyone,
Just installed the new Garmin Tr-1 Gold A/P which was a really easy install for the most part, what I thought was strange was the fact that you didn’t really need to calibrate the compass in order for the unit to work, Its seems this A/P will hold a course even without a compass and still be able to change headings either to port or starboard from the remote control head. I found out that the only purpose for the compass on this unit is for connecting it to your GPS which you then in turn can set a course via your GPS. This unit will do “S†turns and “Zig Zag†and other patterns all by its self by just entering a code from the control head which is very easy to do and you can also set the rate in minutes for these patterns from one turn till the next. I know a few other boats that have this A/P and one of which has a moor speed and temp which I happen to have as well, it seem that there is some interference between these two devices. So I called and spoke with a Garmin Tech who told me the only thing he could think of was to make sure I have separate power source for each device “Which I do†So I thought I would post the question on here and see if anyone else has had this problem. Or if anyone has a depth raider and is experience the same type of problem. Any feedback would be appreciated.