Lowrance POINT1 Baja GPS Sensor NMEA2000
Lowrance POINT1 Baja GPS Sensor NMEA2000 — Product description
Enhance your marine navigation with the reliable positioning and heading data from the Lowrance Point-1 Baja GPS sensor. Designed for demanding environments, this NMEA 2000-compatible antenna module delivers spot-on accuracy whether you're navigating coastal waters, open oceans, or rugged off-road trails. Boaters and adventurers trust it for its seamless integration into multifunction displays, providing real-time updates that keep you oriented and safe.
Superior GPS and Heading Performance
The heart of this sensor lies in its multi-GNSS support, combining GPS and GLONASS signals for global precision, bolstered by WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS corrections. Future-ready with Galileo compatibility via software updates, it ensures you're never left guessing your position. What sets it apart is the 10Hz update rate—delivering location data up to 10 times per second for incredibly smooth tracking, even in dynamic conditions like high-speed boating or tight maneuvers.
Integrated with a high-sensitivity electronic compass, it offers stabilized heading output. This means accurate chart orientation in Heading Up mode, reliable Course Over Ground (COG) at low speeds, and precise radar overlays. It's a game-changer for situational awareness without relying on speed-based calculations alone—ideal for docking, anchoring, or overlaying radar returns effectively.
Rugged Build for Harsh Conditions
Built to withstand the elements, the Point-1 Baja features a fully waterproof and dust-proof enclosure, making it perfect for marine adventures or dusty Baja-style off-roading. Its compact, low-profile design mounts easily on any vessel or vehicle, resisting corrosion, vibration, and extreme temperatures. No matter the spray, sand, or storm, it keeps performing without skipping a beat.
Effortless NMEA 2000 Integration
Plug into your NMEA 2000 network and enjoy independent source selection across displays. Share precise position, heading, and rate-of-turn data network-wide, eliminating the need for multiple sensors. The included NMEA 2000 starter kit simplifies setup, getting you up and running quickly with minimal wiring hassles. Compatible with a wide range of Lowrance and Simrad chartplotters, it enhances your entire electronics suite.
Real-World Applications and Benefits
Imagine smoother autopilot tracking during long passages or pinpoint trail mapping in remote areas. Fishermen benefit from stable heading for livewell pump controls or downriggers, while racers appreciate the high-update-rate precision for competitive edge. By fusing GPS with compass data, it reduces errors in challenging scenarios like tight harbors or no-GPS zones under bridges, ultimately boosting confidence on the water or trail.
Users often highlight its quick time-to-first-fix, even after power cycles, minimizing downtime. Pair it with forward-facing sonar or structure scan for a complete navigation picture, where heading stability refines target interpretation and waypoint navigation.
Installation Insights
Mount it high and clear of obstructions for optimal satellite reception—think t-top, radar arch, or cab roof. Calibrate the compass away from magnetic interference like speakers or metalwork for peak accuracy. The NMEA 2000 backbone handles power and data over a single cable, streamlining your setup compared to traditional wired sensors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Point-1 Baja different from standard GPS antennas?
The Baja version adds dust-proofing and ruggedness for extreme environments, plus an included NMEA 2000 starter kit, while maintaining high-precision GPS/GLONASS with 10Hz updates and integrated compass.
Does it support multiple satellite systems?
Yes, it uses GPS and GLONASS natively, with WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS augmentation and Galileo readiness via updates for worldwide accuracy.
How does the electronic compass improve navigation?
It provides stabilized heading and rate-of-turn data, enabling accurate chart orientation, low-speed COG, and radar overlays independent of boat speed.
Is it suitable for autopilot use?
It enhances heading data for chart and radar but is not designed for direct MARPA or autopilot control—best as a supplementary sensor.
What environments is it built for?
Fully waterproof and dust-proof, it's ideal for marine, offshore, and off-road use in harsh, dusty, or wet conditions.
Can it connect to multiple displays?
Absolutely—NMEA 2000 allows independent source selection and data sharing across compatible displays on the network.
What's the update rate and why does it matter?
10Hz updates (10 times per second) deliver smoother, more responsive position and heading info, crucial for fast-moving vessels or precise tracking.
- NMEA 2000 antenna module offers rugged and precise position, and heading sensor
- Spot-on, around-the-world accuracy -- supporting GPS and GLONASS, WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS; Galileo-capable with future software update
- Excellent time-to-first-fix, with 10Hz, multi-GNSS, high-speed updates ? up to 10 times per second -- for smoother and more accurate location updates
- Integrated electronic compass with GPS provides vessel heading with rate stabilization that provides heading output for accurate chart orientation in the Heading Up mode, improved Course Over Ground at low speed, and radar overlay (not intended for MARPA or Autopilot Control)
- Rugged design for all marine environments and fully waterproof
- Independent source selection on any display
- The dust-proof Point-1 Baja also includes an NMEA 2000 starter kit
Lowrance Point-1 Baja is an ideal reinforcement location and heading equipment for off-road racing and off-road racing. The update rate is ten times per second (10 Hz), and...
SKU: NVN-1000921
MPN: 000-11045-001
UPC: 9420024122761
Technical specifications
| Brand | Lowrance |
| Model | Lowrance POINT1 Baja GPS Sensor NMEA2000 |
| SKU / MFR# | 1000921 |
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