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Modern fishing boats are running more electronics than ever before.

Forward-facing sonar. Multiple graphs. Shallow water anchors. Livewell systems. Accessories. Long tournament days.

Today’s anglers rely heavily on their electronics, and with that comes one major question:

“How do I keep track of my battery system while I’m on the water?”

That’s where NMEA integration comes in.

What Is NMEA?

NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) is a communication standard that allows marine electronics and accessories to share information with each other.

In simple terms, it helps your boat’s systems stay connected.

With compatible equipment, anglers can view important battery information directly from their electronics display — without opening battery compartments or manually checking voltage.

It creates a smarter, more connected setup built for today’s electronics-heavy boats.

Why Does NMEA Matter?

As marine electronics continue to evolve, power management matters more than ever.

Running multiple graphs, forward-facing sonar, live imaging, and accessories puts a heavy demand on your battery system throughout the day. NMEA integration helps anglers stay informed about how their batteries are performing in real time.

Instead of guessing, anglers can monitor battery voltage directly from compatible electronics screens while they fish.

That means:

• More confidence during long days on the water

• Better awareness of system performance

• Easier monitoring during heavy electronics use

• Less time worrying about battery status

When you’re fishing tournaments, making long runs, or spending all day offshore, having visibility into your power system matters.

Built Into the Pro-Guide Alpha Series

Select Pro-Guide Alpha lithium batteries are equipped with NMEA integration capabilities designed for modern marine electronics setups.

The Alpha Series was built for anglers running demanding systems and looking for premium-level performance both on and off the water.

With compatible electronics, anglers can connect their Pro-Guide Alpha batteries and monitor voltage directly from their graphs and displays.

It’s one more way Pro-Guide is building batteries for the way anglers actually fish today.

Built for Modern Electronics Demands

Today’s boats are pulling more power than ever before.

From forward-facing sonar and large graph setups to accessories and shallow water anchors, modern electronics demand reliable, consistent power throughout the day.

NMEA integration gives anglers a clearer picture of how their system is performing while they’re on the water — helping eliminate unnecessary guesswork when conditions matter most.

Built for the Real World

At Pro-Guide, we build batteries for anglers who depend on their equipment every single day.

That means creating products that not only deliver reliable power, but also work seamlessly with the modern technology anglers rely on most.

From tournament mornings to all-day electronics use, the Alpha Series is designed to help keep you powered and connected.

Because confidence on the water starts with reliable power.

Explore the Alpha Series

Ready to upgrade your setup?

Explore the Pro-Guide Alpha Series and learn more about connected lithium power built for today’s anglers.

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