Difference Between NGT-1 and NGW-1

Difference Between NGT-1 and NGW-1

The NGT-1 and NGW-1 are both powerful devices with very different operations.
It is not possible to change an NGT-1 to an NGW-1 and vice versa.

For more information on the differences between the two devices, visit the following article: https://www.actisense.com/knowledge-base/nmea-2000/ngw-1/difference-between-ngt-1-and-ngw-1/

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