Smart Radio SR161 AIS Receiver

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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.

Caution 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

Single channel receiver that scans between the two AIS frequencies
When interference is detected on one receiving channel, the SR161 automatically switches to the alternate AIS channel
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 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 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.

Since 2010 I set up a land station Trouville-sur-mer - Station #206 FR , offloading the NMEA messages to the web site 'marinetraffic' Easy set up no problem at all, works unattended.