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January 2012 - NEW!
Come see our presentations at the Seattle Boat Show!
This year we are doing three presentations at the Seattle Boat Show - one on DSC (Jan 27 - 5pm) and two on AIS (Feb 1&3 - 5pm). Click here for more information.
12/9/10
Comar CSA-300 Class A AIS -- $2499!

Just approved by the USCG and FCC, the Comar CSA-300 is now shipping. For vessels needing Class A AIS, this new product combines the latest features, small size and a great price.
8/20/10
AMEC CAMINO-101 Class B AIS -- $495!

Just approved by the USCG and FCC, the AMEC CAMINO-101 Class B AIS Transponder sets a new standard for quality, performance and price. (Includes GPS antenna!)
8/16/10
Comar AIS-2-2000 NMEA 2000 AIS Receiver

The Comar AIS-2-2000 is a high-value, high-performance, dual-channel AIS receiver that is stunningly quick and easy to install in NMEA 2000 networks.

Comar AIS-MULTI and AMEC CYPHO-101 win Practical Boat Owner "Best Buy" award!

PBO has long been our favorite British sailing magazine. Now we have even more reason to like it as the January issue's "Gear Test" recognizes our two favorite AIS receivers!


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Smart Radio SR162 AIS Receiver
Smart Radio SR162 AIS Receiver
Smart Radio SR162 AIS Receiver
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 Description
The  SR162 is a dual-channel receiver designed for both recreational and professional use. The  dual-channel design makes the SR162 and SR162G  the most appropriate Smart Radio devices for use in areas where Class B AIS transponders are in use since Class B transponders provide position updates less often than commercial Class A transponders.

The SR162G has all of the features of the SR162 but also includes an integrated GPS and an external GPS antenna.

For an easy-to-set-up PC-based system, use the SR162, with the Sabrent USB to Serial Adapter and BU-353 USB GPS

CautionThe SR162 can be used with computer-based navigation solutions using a standard RS232 serial port interface. It is not designed to be used with most chart plotters (such as Raymarine C,  E and G Series or Garmin 4000 and 5000 series).  If you need an AIS solution for use with a chart plotter, please consider one of our NMEA-compatible AIS receivers or any of our AIS transponders.


Product Features 
  • Full time dual channel receiver
  • Able to receive AIS information from both AIS channels simultaneously
  • High-sensitivity AIS data reception
  • Line of sight reception similar to marine VHF reception distances
  • Very low power consumption
  • Receives AIS Class A and Class B vessel reports
  • Sends information to a PC via a serial interface
  • Ability to track and display information on multiple targets
  • Easy installation: connect a VHF antenna (not included), 12 volt DC power and a serial cable to your PC
  • Can be used with your existing VHF marine radio antenna with an appropriate splitter
  • Can an be used to consolidate incoming NMEA positional data from a GPS into a combined high-speed data stream on a single serial port.

 


Software Support

The  SR162 can be used with many popular computer-based marine navigation packages. The following Windows®-based packages have been tested and are known to work with these receivers:

For the Mac, the following packages are recommended:

Any navigation package that can process NMEA VDM data from a serial port should work with the SR162


SPECIAL PROMOTION
Purchase an AIS Receiver and Rose Point Navigation Systems Coast Explorer together from Milltech Marine at a special promotional $70 off.

Technical Specifications
Electrical
  • Power supply range: 9 - 15 volts DC
  • Power consumption : 1.5 watt
Output
  • Format: NMEA 0183 version 3
  • Baud rate: 38,400 baud
  • Output message: AIVDM, GPRMC (SR162G)
  • LEDs: 2 LEDs for receiver and data transfer
Receiver
  • Frequency: AIS1 on 161.975 MHz, AIS2 on 162.025 MHz
  • Dual channel scan receiving (SR161)
  • Full time dual channel receiving (SR162/SR162G)
  • Integrated 12 channel GPS receiver (SR162G)
  • Channel spacing: 25 KHz
  • Sensitivity: -112dBm
  • Demodulation: GMSK
  • Antenna impedance: 50 ohms
Physical
  • Dimensions: 115 x 75 x28 mm
  • Weight: 400g
  • Connectors: antenna BNC, 12 volt wiring, serial port
  • Output port: 9 pin D socket RS-232 serial
  • GPS antenna port (SR162G)
  • 16 foot cable and magnet mounted GPS antenna (SR162G)

Packages include the AIS Receiver, a 9-pin serial cable, wiring and connector for 12 volt power. Milltech Marine customers are provided with a link where they can download product manuals and free digital charts and software for displaying AIS information.


Some of the data received by the AIS Receiver and relayed to your computer-based navigation system
Ship information
Ship name
Type of vessel
Call sign
MMSI number
IMO number
Registration
Length
Beam
Draft
Voyage information
Current latitude
Current longitude
Speed over ground
Course over ground
Heading
Rate of turn
Navigational status
Destination
ETA

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 Customer Reviews Average Rating review  
CIO
  Seems to do everything it says it does. No problems with it so far. NB! for a home/land based set up you need a 12V power converter.
  Reviewed by:  Erling Alfheim from Oslo, Norway. on 3/11/2011
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