Capt Chris
04/13/2007, Woods Hole MA
I received another important piece of gear in the mail. This is something that is really critical for a single handed sailor. This gizmo will mitigate the possibility of me getting run down by a large ship. Below is the manufacture explanation of what it does.
Once I get it installed and tested I'll post a critique.
he AIS Radar receives VHF transmissions from vessel's carrying AIS transponders to display target data from up to 30 vessels on 5" monochrome LCD matrix, radar like display.
Any vessel on the screen can be selected to display vessel's MMSI number, name, course over ground, speed over ground, range, latitude and longitude.
Each vessels status is independently labeled so the user can see if a vessel is underway, at anchor, fishing etc. This information is sent continuously and is useful in navigating, traffic monitoring and collision prevention.
Receives NMEA input (RMC) from the vessels GPS which puts the user at the center screen. All other AIS carrying vessels are displayed with bearing and range relative to the user.
Zoom feature allows 6 ranges to be selected from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 NM.
An alarm can be selected to give an audible warning if a vessel enters a preset range ring.
161.975 and 162.02 MHz operation.
Easy to install, requires optional standard marine VHF antenna and GPS input.
It is a receive only unit and designed for voluntary fittings on recreational vessels and light commercial vessels not needing the mandated class "A" AIS units.
Case Size: 6"W x 4 1/2"H x 1 5/8"D.
04/13/2007, Woods Hole MA
I received another important piece of gear in the mail. This is something that is really critical for a single handed sailor. This gizmo will mitigate the possibility of me getting run down by a large ship. Below is the manufacture explanation of what it does.
Once I get it installed and tested I'll post a critique.
he AIS Radar receives VHF transmissions from vessel's carrying AIS transponders to display target data from up to 30 vessels on 5" monochrome LCD matrix, radar like display.
Any vessel on the screen can be selected to display vessel's MMSI number, name, course over ground, speed over ground, range, latitude and longitude.
Each vessels status is independently labeled so the user can see if a vessel is underway, at anchor, fishing etc. This information is sent continuously and is useful in navigating, traffic monitoring and collision prevention.
Receives NMEA input (RMC) from the vessels GPS which puts the user at the center screen. All other AIS carrying vessels are displayed with bearing and range relative to the user.
Zoom feature allows 6 ranges to be selected from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 NM.
An alarm can be selected to give an audible warning if a vessel enters a preset range ring.
161.975 and 162.02 MHz operation.
Easy to install, requires optional standard marine VHF antenna and GPS input.
It is a receive only unit and designed for voluntary fittings on recreational vessels and light commercial vessels not needing the mandated class "A" AIS units.
Case Size: 6"W x 4 1/2"H x 1 5/8"D.
