Guys, I get what you're saying. My point is: for a minimal cost, you can eliminate a point of failure, and make it IMPOSSIBLE for the VHF to be on with no GPS feed.
So, maybe a little late to the party (some of us boat all weekend and don't get on here), but just buy a handheld with GPS. That is the best to have to take with you and works great as a backup. I actually have two handheld with GPS, cause you never know. & yes I always turn on my GPS before I even start my engines. But, that handheld you can take with you...you know, just in case you have a little vapor explosion in the engine room.
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