AIS Devices
Manufacturers
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Standard Horizon GX2200 Matrix AIS/GPS
Dual use of existing VHF antenna, no expensive Coax splitter needed
Instructions for connection to OpenCPN
Digikey USB to RS232 Connector to use with the instructions
AIS Transponders
Also Vesper mobile OpenCPN Android App suggestion
AIS Receivers
dAISy AIS Receivers
OpenSource. These little receivers work like a charm! A simple and easy low cost alternative for RPI, USB & Chartplotters.
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dAISy One channel with USB NMEA
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dAISy 2+ with NMEA output Dual Channel + NMEA RS-422 & USB
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dAISy HAT for Raspberry Pi Dual Channel + RPI GPIO pins & RS-422 available.
Examples:
Quark A027 GPS AIS Receiver Seatalk Wifi
This Quark unit means that you could use OPenCPN on your laptop and wirelessly receive all the data from your instruments. QK-A027 Wireless AIS Receiver with GPS + SeaTalk Converter £82.99 There are other units in their range but this is for Raymarine instrumentation with a Seatalk enabled unit.
To receive the AIS signals you also need an aerial or you could use a splitter and use your existing VHF aerial. QK-AS02-149-VHF Antenna AS02-149 = £33.00
Quark AIS receiver dongle
Quark-elec AIS receiver dongle: Receiving on AIS dual channel alternatively, USB power and output 3.84k NMEA183 data,Compatible with Windows 7,8,10, Mac Linux system. Details : https://www.quark-elec.com/category/marine-electronics-articles/quark-elec-aisnmea-products/qk-a021/
Quark-elec wireless AIS receiver: Receiving on AIS dual channel alternatively, USB power and output 3.84k NMEA183 data.With embedded WiFi module, QK-A023 can share AIS messages with nearby mobile devices wirelessly. Details : https://www.quark-elec.com/category/marine-electronics-articles/quark-elec-aisnmea-products/qk-a023/
QK-A026 Wireless AIS+GPS Receiver Details : https://www.quark-elec.com/category/marine-electronics-articles/quark-elec-aisnmea-products/qk-a026/
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Quark A026 is about the same price as the Moitessier HAT and provides NMEA 0183 interfaces and WiFi connection
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Self contained, no computer with software needed, just power and VHF/AIS antenna (Vesper splitter)
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Get AIS and GPS info via WiFi to whatever computer, tablet or phone you want.
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Use AIS and GPS info in OpenCPN on a tablet.
Sea Angel Mobile AIS - battery powered WIFI AIS Receiver
Standalone battery powered AIS Receiver, WIFI enabled, including VHF Antenna.
Up to 20 hours before it needs recharging and it connects to 10 WIFI clients
simultaneously. AIS wireless to Opencpn and no mounting on the boat required,
x perfect for all watersport enthusiasts without their own yacht.
https://seaangel.at/index.php?route=common/page&id=2908
Sea Angel Wifi Module, AIS Reciever USB, AIS MOB Sart.