WARNING
Software updates for select PMX source units are designed to be performed by Authorized Rockford Fosgate dealers. Improperly updating the software can render your source unit useless, requiring the software to be reinstalled. Only upgrade files must be reside on drive. Additional files (mov, mp4, etc.) residing on the USB Flash Drive will cause the upgrade to fail.
CHECK SOFTWARE VERSIONS
Verify source unit is eligible for software update by comparing version to our Software Downloads below: 
- Press and hold the MENU button. The SETTINGS menu will appear.
- Turn the volume knob and push to select SOFTWARE > VERSION.
- Compare PMX versions to software available below.
FORMAT USB DRIVE
Ensure USB drive is 32 GB max formatted to FAT16 or FAT32. PMX does not support NTSF or exFAT.
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CHECK SERIAL NUMBER
Check to see if your PMX unit requires a Multi-File or Single File update:
- Check SERIAL NUMBER on bottom of unit or original PACKAGING.
- The SECOND and THIRD digits represent the YEAR.
- The FOURTH & FIFTH digits represent the MONTH.
MULTI-FILE UPDATE (2017 & newer)
There are up to (4) four files required to upgrade the source unit. Starting in 2017, PMX source units supported "Multi-File" update, so all files can be copied to an USB drive and upgraded all at once!
There are up to (4) four files required to upgrade the source unit. Starting in 2017, PMX source units supported "Multi-File" update, so all files can be copied to an USB drive and upgraded all at once!
Step 1 Unzip the software downloaded below and copy the raw files (not the folder) labeled below to the root folder of the USB, then insert USB into the RF unit.
- "RF_GUI_Vxxx.img"
- "RF_DEC_Vxxx.mva"
- "RF_MCU_Vxxx.smx"
- "RF_BT_Vxxx.dfu"
Step 2 Select SRC to USB, and wait until "Multi-File" Update? is displayed. Rotate the multi-function knob to "YES" and press to start the upgrade process.
Step 3 The source unit will cycle through each file above.
Step 4 When upgrade is finished, the unit will reset automatically.
Step 3 The source unit will cycle through each file above.
Step 4 When upgrade is finished, the unit will reset automatically.
SINGLE FILE UPDATE (2016 & older)
There are up to (4) four files required to upgrade the source unit. You cannot save all (4) four files on one USB. Each file must be individually copied and upgraded one-by-one to the source unit. Files must be installed exactly as shown below. Installing files out of order will cause upgrade to fail.
There are up to (4) four files required to upgrade the source unit. You cannot save all (4) four files on one USB. Each file must be individually copied and upgraded one-by-one to the source unit. Files must be installed exactly as shown below. Installing files out of order will cause upgrade to fail.
Step 1 GUI: *.img (Graphical User Interface)
- Unzip the software downloaded below and copy the raw file (not the folder) labeled "RF_GUI_Vxxx.img" to the root folder of the USB, then insert USB into the RF unit.
- Select SRC to USB, and wait until "RF & DECr upgrade?" is displayed, it will then upgrade automatically.
- Upgrade is finished and the unit will reset automatically.
Step 2 DEC: *.mva (Audio Decode)
- Unzip the software downloaded below and copy the raw file (not the folder) labeled "RF_DEC_Vxxx.mva" to the root folder of the USB, then insert USB into the RF unit.
- Select SRC to USB, and wait until "RF & DECr upgrade?" is displayed. Rotate the volume knob to select "YES" or "NO". When "YES" is selected, press the volume knob to confirm upgrade.
- The upgrade is finished and the unit will reset automatically.
Step 3 MCU: *.smx (Micro Controller Unit)
- Unzip the software downloaded below and copy the raw file (not the folder) labeled "RF_MCU_Vxxx.smx" to the root folder of the USB, then insert USB into the RF unit.
- Select SRC to USB, and wait until "RF & DECr upgrade?" is displayed. Rotate the volume knob to select "YES" or "NO". When "YES" is selected, press the volume knob to confirm upgrade.
- The unit will display a black screen for several seconds then it will reset automatically and continue.
- After upgrade is finished, the unit will go into a powered-off state automatically.
Step 4 BLE: *.dfu (Bluetooth)
- Unzip the software downloaded below and copy the raw file (not the folder) labeled "RF_BT_Vxxx.dfu" to the root folder of the USB, then insert USB into the RF unit.
- Select SRC to USB, and wait until "RF & DEC upgrade?" is displayed to upgrade automatically.
- Upgrade is finished and the unit will reset automatically.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS
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| Jun. 30, 2022 |
Version: SW20220630 MCU: 2206290102G4 DEC: 2108170121 GUI: N/A BLE: 09160027 |
• TDA7563B PIN to PIN change to TDA75610 |
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| Oct. 15, 2021 |
Version: SW20220316 MCU: 2105260101G4 DEC: 2108170121 GUI: N/A BLE: 09160027 |
• Optimize BT connection for HarmonyOS mobile devices |
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| Apr. 1, 2021 |
Version: SW20210401 MCU1: S2008050120 MCU2: S2103117201a DEC: 201219 GUI: (none required) BLE: 410B023 |
• Misc improvements • Installer will detect hardware and install MCU1 or MCU2 depending on hardware |
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| Date | Version | Description | *.txt | *.zip | ||
| Mar. 28, 2024 |
Version: SW20240416 MCU: 2403070201G4 DEC: 210413S236 GUI: 2402290136 BLE: 2102040009 |
• Update new sub curve • Supports multiple versions of PMX Configurator • Update iPod gain same as USB • First SN#: 3240300001-73 |
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| Jun. 30, 2022 |
Version: SW20220630 MCU: 2206290201G4 DEC: 2107150133 GUI: 210413S236 BLE: 2109160027 |
• TDA7563B PIN to PIN change to TDA75610 |
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Version: SW20190704 MCU: 1810170230 DEC: 1812100052 GUI: 181102S231 BLE: 410B023 |
• Pandora optimized for some special album art and FLAC songs
that cannot skip to next song automatically • Compatible C500S. |
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| Jul. 17, 2018 |
Version: 071718 MCU:1709180230 DEC:1807170050 GUI:1709110E24 BLE:410B023 |
• Major Update: Under music mode browser, support page up/down
using current track up/down buttons • Major Update: “Global Source Gain Input” menu added • Optimize USB iPhone/iPod reading |
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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
Version: 090817 MCU: 1709080230 DEC: 1709070047 GUI: 1708170E23 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added support for music page browsing using track up/down
buttons • Added global source gain adjustment in menu |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
Version: 072117 MCU: 1707190228 DEC: 1706030046 GUI: 1706160E21 BLE: 410B023 |
• Fixed issue of PMX-2 showing two zones of volume immediately after update |
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| Mar. 23, 2017 |
Version: V1611240227 MCU: 1611240227 DEC: 041 GUI: 1701170E18 BLE: 410B023 |
• Organized upgrade process into folder steps |
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| Dec. 19, 2016 |
Version: V1611240227 MCU: 1611240227 DEC: 038 GUI: 1611160E12 BLE: 410B023 |
• Main and sub level volume improvements • Day/night mode support • BLE device renaming |
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| May. 30, 2016 |
Version: V20160530 MCU: 1605270220 DEC: 1605270021 GUI: 1605240D03 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added software validation to avoid upgrading another model • Modify freeze issuse • Backlighting issue for left & right • BT Audio Browser, song displays less than phone list |
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| Aug. 6, 2015 |
Version: 20150806 MCU: 1507160216 DEC: 088_0724 GUI: 1507170001 |
• User Interface updates |
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| Mar. 07, 2024 |
Version: SW20240416 MCU: 2403060301G4 DEC: 2402290136 GUI: 210413S338 BLE: 2109160027 |
• Supports multiple versions of PMX Configurator • Update iPod gain to be same as USB gain |
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| Nov. 23, 2021 |
Version: SW20211123 MCU: 2107290301G4 DEC: 2107150133 GUI: 210413S338 BLE: 2109160027 |
Optimize BT connection for Cellphone with HarmonyOS |
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Version: SW20190704 MCU: 1709180330 DEC: 1812100052 GUI: 181102S331 BLE: 410B023 |
• Optimize iPhone /iPod to read DEC • Pandora optimized for some special album art and FLAC songs that cannot skip to next song automatically • Compatible C500S |
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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
102517 MCU: 1709180330 DEC: 1709150048 GUI: 1709120330 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added support for music page browsing using track up/down
buttons • Added global source gain adjustment in menu |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
060617 MCU: 1706020328 DEC: 1706030046 GUI: 1705310328 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added support for loading files from PMXConfigurator software • Added support for single thumb drive update (i.e. multiple files loaded on same thumb drive) |
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| Mar. 23, 2017 |
1702060328 MCU: 1702060328 DEC: 041 GUI: 1701170327 BLE: 410B023 |
• Organized upgrade process into folder steps • Main and sub level volume improvements • Day/night mode support • BLE device renaming |
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| Feb. 09, 2017 |
1702060328 MCU: 1702060328 DEC: RF235_0208_V041 GUI: 1701170327 BLE: 410B023 |
• Main and sub level volume improvements • Day/night mode support • BLE device renaming |
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| Date | Version | Description | *.txt | *.zip | ||
| Sep. 4, 2024 |
Version: SW20240904 MCU: GD32F303 DEC: 2403110120 GUI: 210413S236 BLE: 2109160027 |
• Update allows volume level on Zone-1 and Zone-2 to be adjusted via BLE. |
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| Mar. 28, 2024 |
Version: SW20240416 MCU: 2402290501G4 DEC: 2403110120 GUI: 210413S236 BLE: 2109160027 |
• Implement similar improvements as PMX-8BB • Update iPod gain same as USB gain • Supports multiple versions of PMX Configurator |
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| Jan. 22, 2022 |
Version: SW20220122 MCU: 2201040502G4 DEC: 2201200118 GUI: 210413S236 BLE: 2109160027 |
• MCU IC STM32F091 change to GD32F303 (MCU Version Change) • DSP IC AK4627 change to AK7604 • BT Module CW51 change to CW1048 (DEC & BT Version Change) |
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| Mar. 1, 2021 |
Version: SW20210301 MCU: 2012050545 DEC: 191219V052 GUI: 190904S235 BLE: 410B023 |
• Misc improvements |
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Version: SW20190704 MCU: 1809110543 DEC: 1812130051 GUI: 181102S231 BLE: 410B023 |
• Optimize iPhone /iPod to read DEC • Pandora optimized for some special album art and FLAC songs that cannot skip to next song automatically • Compatible C500S • MFD Tuner Optimize |
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| Jul. 17, 2018 |
Version: 071718 MCU: 1712110543 DEC: 1709260048 GUI: 1709110E24 BLE: 410B023 |
• Major Update: Mute/Balance all locked Zones • Major Update: Under music mode browser, support page up/down using current track up/down buttons • Major Update: “Zone Volume Offset” option added • Major Update: “Global Source Gain Input” menu added • Encoder function > adjust Zone volume of current Zone with long press instead of short press • ZONE button > short press is ZONE, long press is Dimmer |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
Version: 080217 MCU: 1708010540 DEC: 1707290046 GUI: 1707280E22 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added global input sensitivity setting to menu |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
Version: 062117 MCU: 1706160539 DEC: 1706130043 GUI: 1706160E21 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added compatibility with Garmin MFD's • Added support for loading files from PMXConfigurator software • Added support for single thumb drive update (i.e. multiple files loaded on same flash drive) |
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| Mar. 23, 2017 |
Version: 1612070537 MCU: 1612070537 DEC: 041 GUI: 1701170E18 BLE: 410B023 |
• Organized upgrade process into folder steps • Improvements to SiriusXM album artwork |
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| Dec. 19, 2016 |
Version: 1612050527 MCU: 1611240536 DEC: 038 GUI: 1611160E12 BLE: 410B023 |
• Main and sub level volume improvements • Day/night mode support • BLE device renaming |
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| May. 30, 2016 |
Version: 20160530 MCU: 1605130530 DEC: 1605270021 GUI: 1605240D03 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added software validation to avoid upgrading another
model • Modify freeze issue • Backlighting issue for left & right • BT Audio Browser, song displays less than phone list • Add to support Flac • Add PMX-CAN diagnose menu |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
071917 MCU:1707190529 DEC:1706130043 GUI:1706160E21 BLE:410B023 |
• Fixed issue of not able to select SXM source • Added support for single thumb drive update (i.e. multiple files loaded on same thumb drive) |
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| Mar. 23, 2017 |
1612050527 MCU: 1612050527 DEC: 083 GUI: 1612030E15 BLE: 410B023 |
• Organized upgrade process into folder steps • Main and sub level volume improvements • Day/night mode support • BLE device renaming |
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| Dec. 19, 2016 |
V1612050527 MCU: 1612050527 DEC: 038 GUI: 1612030E15 BLE: 410B023 |
• Main and sub level volume improvements • Day/night mode support • BLE device renaming |
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| May. 30, 2016 |
V1605270520 MCU: 1605270520 DEC: 1605270021 GUI: 1605240D03 BLE: 410B023 |
• Added software validation to avoid upgrading another model • Modify freeze issue • Updated GUI Backlighting issue • BT Audio Broswer, song displays less than phone list • Add to support Flac |
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| Aug. 6, 2015 |
V20150806 MCU: 1508060516 DEC: 088_0724 GUI: 1507300001 BLE: 410B023 |
• User Interface updates |
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| Date | Version | Description | *.txt | *.zip | ||
| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Memory:
(128MB) Version: 121318 GUI: 1709110914 |
• No notes listed |
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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
Memory:
(64MB) Version: 091517 GUI: 1709140807 |
• Added mute / balance for all locked zones • Added support for music page browsing using track up/down buttons • Added zone volume offset feature in menu • Changed brightness button function to zone selection • Added global source gain adjustment in menu |
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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
Version: 091517 (128MB) GUI: 1709110914 |
• Added mute / balance for all locked zones • Added support for music page browsing using track up/down buttons • Added zone volume offset feature in menu • Changed brightness button function to zone selection • Added global source gain adjustment in menu |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
Version: 070617 (64MB) GUI: 1707050806 |
• Added support for loading files from PMX Configurator software • Added support for single thumb drive update (i.e. multiple files loaded on same thumb drive) |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
Version: 070617 (128MB) GUI: 1706220912 |
• Added support for loading files from PMXConfigurator software • Added support for single thumb drive update (i.e. multiple files loaded on same thumb drive) |
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| Dec. 19, 2016 |
Version: 1607010801 (64MB) GUI: 1607010801 |
• Custom BLE device naming • Misc enhancements |
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| Dec. 12, 2025 |
ID: SRN-251 MCU: V2511030801 DEC: V2512026271 BT: V2507150102 |
• New SW for MP Implentation 12-02-2025 |
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| Nov. 17, 2025 |
ID: SRN-243 MCU:V2511030801 DEC:V2511036270 BT:V2507150102 |
• New SW for MP Implentation 11032025 • Fixed Zone 1/2/3/4 sub volume changed back to a fixed number 3/13/10/1 in GUI only after tune via APP or PMX-8BB. • SN:9251100001-73 ~ 9251100504-73 |
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| Aug. 29, 2025 |
ID: SRN-228 MCU: 2507310801 DEC: 2507226264 BLE: 2507150102 |
• Final release PMX-8BB + PMX-CAN + Medallion |
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| Jul. 24, 2025 |
ID: SRN-223 MCU: V2507220801 DEC: V2507226224 BLE: V2507150102 |
• Support for RF Connect App • Support for Medallion MFD |
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| Jul. 01, 2025 |
ID: SRN-214 MCU: V2506260804 DEC: V2506306249 BLE: V2505200104 |
• Fix item #81 in debug report |
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| Mar. 07, 2024 |
Version: SW20240307 MCU: 2402060804G4 DEC: 2402296221 BT: 2308300031 |
• Adjust iPod Gain to be same as USB Gain |
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| Feb. 26, 2024 |
Version: 20240222 MCU: 2402060804 DEC: 2402056219 BLE: 2308300031 |
• Enhanced BLE updates
• Supports multiple versions of PMX Configurator
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| May 14, 2022 |
Version: 20220514 MCU: 1811270834 DEC: 2204276213 BLE: 2109160027 |
MULTI-FILE VERSION (SN: x2204xxxxx-xx or later) • Hardware redesign for new IC • MCU IC version change • DSP change • DEC & BT version change • Power IC change |
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MULTI-FILE VERSIONS
(above): Models dated May, 2022 and newer use Multi-File Upload method: (all files at once). |
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SINGLE-FILE VERSIONS
(below): Models dated Apr, 2022 and later use Single-File Upload method: (1.MCU 2.DEC 3.BLE). |
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Version: sw121318 MCU: 1811270834 DEC: 1812136139 BLE: 400B026 |
SINGLE-FILE VERSION • Fader added for MFD • Optimized MFD Tuner • Optimized iPhone /iPod reading for DEC • Pandora optimized for some special album art and FLAC songs that cannot skip to next song automatically |
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| Jul. 17, 2018 |
Version: 071718 MCU: 1805090830 DEC: 1709266137 BLE: 400B026 |
• Major Update: Make the fader accessible from user once connected to MFD. |
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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
Version: 091517 MCU: 1709140824 DEC: 1709146136 BLE: 400B026 |
• Fixed issue of PMX-1R displaying "0.0" on power up when
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8DH is connected • Added mute / balance for all locked zones • Added support for music page browsing using track up/down buttons • Added zone volume offset feature in menu • Changed brightness button function to zone selection • Added global source gain adjustment in menu |
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| Sep. 20, 2017 |
Version: 070617 MCU: 1707060822 DEC: 1707016126 BLE: 400B026 |
• Added support for loading files from PMXConfigurator software • Added support for single thumb drive update (i.e. multiple files loaded on same thumb drive) |
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| Mar. 23, 2017 |
Version: V1611240814 MCU: 1611240814 DEC: 6118_0208_RF8 BLE: V00B026 |
• Organized upgrade process into folder steps • Improvements to SiriusXM album artwork |
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| Dec. 19, 2016 |
Version: V1611240814 MCU: 1611240814 DEC: 6115 BLE: 400B026 |
• Main and sub level volume improvements • Day/night mode support • BLE device renaming |
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| Dec. 22, 2025 |
SRN-263 v2.1.8.0 |
• Update to NMEA2K 3.0 for Medallion MFD |
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| Sep. 17, 2022 | v1.0.1.0 | • Updated for Raymarine MFD |
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| Jul. 04, 2019 | v0.7.1.0 | • Improved heart beat time offset issue |
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| Feb. 09, 2017 | v0.6.4.0 | • Add support for Garmin MFD |
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