The SR161 is an entry-level, low-cost, single-channel scanning receiver. It is designed for recreational vessels using a computer with AIS-capable navigation software or RS232 compatible chartplotters, such as the Standard Horizon or many Garmin chart plotters.

For a very simple, low-cost and easy-to-set-up PC-based AIS system, use the SR161, with the
Sabrent USB to Serial Adapter.
The SR161 can provide years of service when used with a computer's standard RS232 serial port interface or a compatible chartplotter. It is not designed to be used with chart plotters employing a NMEA standard (RS422) interface (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
Key Features
Software Support
The SR161 can be used with many popular computer-based marine navigation packages. Any navigation package that can process NMEA VDM data from a serial port should work with the SR161.
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
- 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)
- Channel spacing: 25 KHz
- Sensitivity: -112dBm
- Demodulation: GMSK
- Antenna impedance: 50 ohms
Physical
- Dimensions: 115 x 75 x28 mm
- Weight: 400g
- Connectors: VHF antenna BNC, 12 volt wiring, serial port
- Output port: 9 pin D socket RS-232 serial
Packages include the AIS Receiver, a 9-pin serial cable, wiring and connector for 12 volt power.
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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COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: This Smart Radio product is manufactured in the People’s Republic of China. Milltech Marine does not recommend this product for use in mission critical commercial, industrial or military scenarios. Milltech Marine does not provide any warranties or promises on the appropriateness or performance of this product if used in these environments. If you have questions, please contact us.