Today most modern chartplotters support being connected to an AIS receiver and are able to display AIS targets. Some of the manufacturers that support this today include Raymarine E and C Series, Garmin, Standard Horizon, Furuno, Seiwa and Interphase. Other manufacturers are working on this feature and have stated they will be able to support AIS in future models. For further information contact your supplier and ask about AIS support in their product. See similar questions...

Probably. Any wireless receiver supporting the industry standard 802.11b or 802.11g protocols should work. However, in rare cases, we have found wireless receivers which had compatibility issues with the computer upon which it was installed. See similar questions...

HF-1000 - I needed to use a null modem cable, but one beta tester said he used a normal serial cable with his set. AR7030 - No popular serial cables work with the AR7030 due to the use of a DIN connector at the receiver end. The manufacturer sells a custom cable, part number 7030PC, which can be ordered from AOR or their distributors. See similar questions...

Many modern computer-based marine navigation software packages, such as Rose Point Coastal Explorer 1.1 and Nobeltec Visual Navigation Suite 9.0, can be configured to interpret the incoming AIS data stream and convert the information into human readable information. These packages also support plotting nearby ships on digital charts and can show your position (via a separate GPS) in relation to the other vessels in the area that have AIS transponders. See similar questions...

One connection is for a standard marine VHF antenna. The Smart Radio AIS receivers use a BNC connector so if you need to connect to typical VHF radio antenna cable that uses a PL-259 cable, you'll need a BNC to PL-259 adaptor. These are available from Milltech Marine's online store. The second connection is a 9 pin serial port which can be connected to a computer serial port using a standard serial cable (all AIS receivers from Milltech Marine include a serial cable). See similar questions...

A USB cable and the presence of USB connections are not yet adequate for exchanging data successfully. However, data transfer can be effected using a USB cable if a serial COM Port is emulated by the GPS receiver. The GPS data must be available in the NMEA 0183 format when data is called up online, so that Geogrid is in a position to evaluate these data. See similar questions...

All networks that can handle NMEA VDM serial data at the speed 38400 baud will be able to handle AIS data. We have been informed that Silva and Navnet are able to do so. Raymarine's Seatalk will most likely not be able to handle AIS data. Ask your network provider for further information. See similar questions...

The first option is to use a serial to USB adaptor. Connect the serial end to the AIS receiver and the USB end to a spare USB port on your computer. Make sure you know which COM port has been assigned to the USB serial port and configure your software appropriately. Note that some cheaper serial to USB adaptors can be unreliable or cause system crashes. Test the adaptor thoroughly before deploying it on your boat. See similar questions...

Since AIS uses the same VHF frequencies as marine VHF, it has similar radio reception capabilities ? which is basically "line of sight". This means that the higher your VHF antenna is mounted, the greater the reception area will be. Reception from ships that are 20 miles away on open water is not uncommon. Note that AIS has a major advantage over radar since it can "see" ships within radio reception range that are behind large objects, such as other ships or points of land. See similar questions...

It normally takes a few seconds for ships to appear since the receiver needs to pick up a transmission from the remote ships' transponders. The system allows for ships to rebroadcast their information every few seconds so within a minute you will typically see nearby ships appear on your navigation package. Just wait. Ships broadcast voyage information every few seconds but also broadcast full ship information every 6 minutes. See similar questions...

For those with USB-capable Macs, transfers to and from the GPS receiver data port work equally well through Keyspan USB to Serial Adapters under Mac OS X or under Mac OS 9. James Associates Inc. sells a complete line of interconnect cables for connecting a Macintosh to a GPS receiver. Whether your Mac is old or new, we have the interconnect cables that you need. See similar questions...

Any home theater receiver allows you to connect a minimum of five speakers, including a front left and right pair, a center channel speaker, and a surround pair. You can always add a subwoofer if desired. Some advanced receivers allow you to connect an additional one or two "back surround" speaker(s) for use with 6.1-channel sources such as DTS-ES or Dolby Digital EX-encoded DVDs. See similar questions...

Navtex receivers can be connected to NaviGator. Again they need to have the following pin connections: Pin 2 - NMEA / Position In, Pin 3 - NMEA / Position Out, Pin 5 - Ground. Once it is connected and messages are being received and they have a Lat and Long, they will be displayed on the chart for you to click on and view the message. See similar questions...

We provide an installation manual with step-by-step instructions. FSL equipment is designed for a wide range of interfaces and relays. For special applications, FSL can provide special interfaces. See similar questions...

To connect the audio output from the computer to the AV receiver, you need a stereo mini-plug to a stereo RCA pin cord. Then connect the line-out from the computer sound card to an available audio input on the receiver. Select the input and adjust the volume output from the receiver. See similar questions...

AIS or the Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a ship transponder system that is currently used by most of the commercial shipping industry. AIS uses two marine VHF channels. Each ship equipped with an AIS transponder sends out a packet every few seconds with information about the ship and its voyage. With an AIS receiver, you can pick up these radio signals and have them translated into a NMEA data sentence that can be accessed using a standard RS232 serial interface. See similar questions...

No you don't. People frequently make video connections to their receiver, and then from their receiver to their TV, in order to minimize the number of things that need to be switched when changing from one video source to another — a kindness for less technically inclined household members and guests. Of course you'll still need to make an audio connection from your video sources if you want to hear the sound they offer through your receiver and speakers, rather than through your TV. See similar questions...

You will need to buy a 3.5mm ended to a RCA stereo cable from an electronics store. Hook up via the audio 3.5mm out to the receiver audio in. See similar questions...

The phone line connected to your receiver(s) ensures your ability to purchase Pay-Per-View movies and events . It is also required so your receiver's may be updated with the latest software. If you do not have a phone line, there will be an additional $5 per month charge per receiver. The DISH antenna is 20 inches and complies with the Satellite Consumer Bill of Rights, a regulation released by the FCC on August 6, 1996. See similar questions...