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GPS Antenna Installation Tips
Posted by Doug Miller on 4/7/2021
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Using the AMEC B600W SOTDMA AIS Transponder with the iNavX app to display AIS
Posted by Doug Miller on 1/12/2021
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Using the wireless features of the new em-trak B900 series
Posted by Doug Miller on 9/8/2020
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Em-trak launched the new B900 Class B AIS transponder series earlier this year and have done something no other AIS manufacturer has done. Instead of a one size fits all approach with the need to buy extra accessories, the B900 family comes in 8 different flavors differentiated by transmit power, VHF antenna splitter integration and wireless support. This allows you to choose the model that exactly matches your requirements.
In this article, we look at the wireless support found in the B922, B924, B952 and B954 and how to use the wireless capabilities with popular apps.
Using the AMEC B600W SOTDMA AIS Transponder with the Navionics app to display AIS
Posted by Doug Miller on 2/15/2020
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Reliable Mobile Connectivity While Onboard: The Modern Holy Grail
Posted by Doug Miller on 12/10/2019
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VHF Antenna: The most important factor for getting AIS to work well
Posted by Doug Miller on 9/12/2019
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Regardless of whether you use a dedicated VHF antenna attached to the AIS receiver or transponder or if you use an AIS-capable antenna splitter, there are some basic things to keep mind that substantially impact the ability of your AIS system to send and receive radio signals.
The following article covers my top ten recommendations for making sure your AIS antenna will work well with your AIS transponder or receiver.
Using a wireless Apple iPad with the Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF/AIS Radio - UPDATED
Posted by Doug Miller on 6/26/2019
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Using Coastal Explorer 2017 (version 4) with the Standard Horizon GX2200
Posted by Doug Miller on 5/23/2019
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The Standard Horizon Matrix GX2200 AIS/GPS Receiver VHF Radio is not only a VHF radio, but also includes a GPS receiver and an AIS receiver. The question we get from customers is, how can I connect this new radio to a PC and can I get AIS and GPS data sent to the PC? Fortunately there is a simple solution using our USB Breakout Cable that allows Coastal Explorer or any PC-based navigation program to use the GPS, AIS and DSC NMEA data that is received by this radio. While the wiring is very straight forward, you need to configure a few settings on the radio to make this work.
TIMEZERO TZ iBoat + Vesper XB-8000 + FURUNO 1st Watch Wireless Radar: A new mobile solution for charting, AIS and radar
Posted by Doug Miller on 10/2/2018
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Using Rose Point Coastal Explorer with the Vesper XB-8000 Class B AIS Transponder
Posted by Doug Miller on 8/19/2016
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Adding NMEA 2000 support to a Standard Horizon GX2200
Posted by Doug Miller on 7/31/2015
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AMEC CAMINO-108 and Standard Horizon GX2000: a great low cost combo for AIS and VHF
Posted by Doug Miller on 2/12/2015
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Using the Standard Horizon GX2000 with the Vesper Marine XB-8000 Class B AIS Transponder
Posted by Doug Miller on 10/27/2014
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Using Coastal Explorer with the Standard Horizon GX2200
Posted by Doug Miller on 4/16/2014
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NOTE: We have a new version of this article for users of Coastal Explorer 2017 (version 4). Check out this version here.
Does Your Red VHF Radio DISTRESS Button Work?
Posted by Doug Miller on 3/19/2014
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Using Coastal Explorer and the Standard Horizon GX2150
Posted by Doug Miller on 4/20/2013
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Wireless AIS Solutions for Tablets
Posted by Doug Miller on 11/27/2012
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AMEC CAMINO-101 and Standard Horizon GX2000: a great combo for AIS and VHF
Posted by Doug Miller on 3/29/2012
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Using an external GPS with an AIS transponder
Posted by Doug Miller on 1/1/2012
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GPS Tips for AIS Class B Transponders and AIS Receivers
Posted by Doug Miller on 9/26/2011
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