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gWind™ Wireless 2 Pairing

gWind™ Wireless 2 wind sensor overview


The gWind Wireless 2 connects wirelessly to a compatible chartplotter or GNX™ Wind Marine Instrument. The device can connect up to fifty feet away, but there must be a clear line of sight between the wind transducer and the display. Obstructions between the line of sight, such as structures or other objects, could diminish signal strength or cause pairing issues. 


Pairing to GPSMAP® chartplotter

Current GPSMAP device series, select Options > Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > gWind Wireless > Enable > Follow prompts

The GPSMAP will start searching for the gWind Wireless 2 transducer


1some GPSMAP series have a different menu path see unit specific owner's manual for steps.

Pair to GNX™ Wind Marine Instrument


The GNX™ Wind Marine Instrument will automatically pair with the gWind Wireless 2 as soon as it is within range (~35') of the display and the GNX Wind wireless is "ON".  It will then store that gWind Wireless 2 transducer to its memory and will listen for it specifically from that point on.


On the GNX Wind Marine Instrument:

To check that the GNX Wind is powered "ON"

  • Press Menu button 
  • Use the "Down Arrow" key and go to 4.0 SENS (Sensors)

  • Press Menu Button

    • 4.1 WIND will appear 

    • "OFF" will appear and will be steady

  • Press Menu

    • "OFF" will flash

  • Press Arrow button

    • "ON" will appear and will flash

  • Press Menu button
    • "ON" will be steady, not flashing

    • Wireless symbol will appear inside the Wind Rose

    • gWind Wireless 2 and GNX Wind Marine Instrument will begin to communicate


If additional troubleshooting is required, see .




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