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Michael La Porte

Tue, Aug 2, 2016 3:19 PM

Greetings Richard, take a look at this site:
http://www.milltechmarine.com/. I have used their gear for almost 10 years
now and have never had even the slightest issue. They have a terrific
device to traffic your AIS and VHF through a single antenna and I think
their gear is really well priced. I use mine on Rose Points Coastal
Explorer on my laptop. I am very fond of modular independent components. If
the radio fails the AIS does not and vice versa. No connection. Just
satisfied customer.

Michael La Porte
Manatee Second Star #66
Lying Palm Coast, Florida

Greetings Richard, take a look at this site: http://www.milltechmarine.com/. I have used their gear for almost 10 years now and have never had even the slightest issue. They have a terrific device to traffic your AIS and VHF through a single antenna and I think their gear is really well priced. I use mine on Rose Points Coastal Explorer on my laptop. I am very fond of modular independent components. If the radio fails the AIS does not and vice versa. No connection. Just satisfied customer. Michael La Porte Manatee Second Star #66 Lying Palm Coast, Florida

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David Sorenson

Tue, Aug 2, 2016 4:28 PM

Michael, glad to hear that your AIS/VHF works using a single antenna. But I
would submit to you it would work better if you used separate antennas. For
close in work, AIS in particular, your range is not a problem. But any
device, connector, or kink in the output RF cable of your VHF will
diminish/attenuate your output and hence your range. When you really need to
talk over 20 miles in an emergency, because of the antenna splitter in your
transmission line, you will find your range diminished measurably. Antenna
splitters work. But they degrade performance of your VHF when you need it
the most --- an emergency when you are far from anyone.

David Sorenson
Duluth, MN

Greetings Richard, take a look at this site:
http://www.milltechmarine.com/. I have used their gear for almost 10 years
now and have never had even the slightest issue. They have a terrific
device to traffic your AIS and VHF through a single antenna and I think
their gear is really well priced. I use mine on Rose Points Coastal
Explorer on my laptop. I am very fond of modular independent components. If
the radio fails the AIS does not and vice versa. No connection. Just
satisfied customer.

Michael, glad to hear that your AIS/VHF works using a single antenna. But I would submit to you it would work better if you used separate antennas. For close in work, AIS in particular, your range is not a problem. But any device, connector, or kink in the output RF cable of your VHF will diminish/attenuate your output and hence your range. When you really need to talk over 20 miles in an emergency, because of the antenna splitter in your transmission line, you will find your range diminished measurably. Antenna splitters work. But they degrade performance of your VHF when you need it the most --- an emergency when you are far from anyone. David Sorenson Duluth, MN Greetings Richard, take a look at this site: http://www.milltechmarine.com/. I have used their gear for almost 10 years now and have never had even the slightest issue. They have a terrific device to traffic your AIS and VHF through a single antenna and I think their gear is really well priced. I use mine on Rose Points Coastal Explorer on my laptop. I am very fond of modular independent components. If the radio fails the AIS does not and vice versa. No connection. Just satisfied customer.

JP

Joseph Pica

Tue, Aug 2, 2016 5:41 PM

Vesper is the top unit with built in wifi,GPS etc. Not a current user but
should my current "Sitex" unit I would buy this very flexible unit which
can be used as a remote GPS by smart phones tablets both Andoid and I-pads
with free apps. Along can be ) connected to nmea 2000 and or 0183
backbones and most charting programs .

Joe Pica
"Carolyn Ann" GH N-37
AGLCA#5485 Platinum, MTOA#3813
joseph.pica@gmail.com

Vesper is the top unit with built in wifi,GPS etc. Not a current user but should my current "Sitex" unit I would buy this very flexible unit which can be used as a remote GPS by smart phones tablets both Andoid and I-pads with free apps. Along can be ) connected to nmea 2000 and or 0183 backbones and most charting programs . Joe Pica "Carolyn Ann" GH N-37 AGLCA#5485 Platinum, MTOA#3813 joseph.pica@gmail.com

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Bob McLeran

Tue, Aug 2, 2016 8:00 PM

We have been using a Vesper XB-8000 AIS for three years now. Bought and
installed it (myself - easy/peasy) before starting the inland portions
of the loop. Although we have an onboard WiFi system, you can link all
your devices to the XB-8000 via its built-in WiFi, USB, NMEA 0183 and
NMEA 2000. Adding it to an existing WiFi system adds even more flexibility.

If you're even considering an AIS transponder (transmit/receive) then
this unit should be on your short list.

http://www.vespermarine.com/xb8000-ais-transponder.html/

Vesper also makes a stand-alone unit with it's own display.

Have to agree with others on the list - install a separate VHF antenna.
A 4-footer is less than $100.00 and provides a range of 5-6 miles for
class B AIS when it's tip reaches about 16 feet, and you'll receive even
more distant signals from commercial Class A AISes (we sometimes "see"
commercial AIS at 16-20 miles over water).

VM's customer service is exemplary!

<><><><><><><><><><><><>Mozilla Thunderbird<><><><><><><><><><>
Bob McLeran and Judy Young Manatee Cove Marina
MV Sanderling Patrick Air Force Base
DeFever 41 Trawler Melbourne, Florida
Blog: http://mvsanderling.net/Blog
Web: http://cruising.mvsanderling.net/

On 8/2/2016 1:41 PM, Joseph Pica via Trawlers-and-Trawlering wrote:

Vesper is the top unit with built in wifi,GPS etc. Not a current user but
should my current "Sitex" unit I would buy this very flexible unit which
can be used as a remote GPS by smart phones tablets both Andoid and I-pads
with free apps. Along can be ) connected to nmea 2000 and or 0183
backbones and most charting programs .

We have been using a Vesper XB-8000 AIS for three years now. Bought and installed it (myself - easy/peasy) before starting the inland portions of the loop. Although we have an onboard WiFi system, you can link all your devices to the XB-8000 via its built-in WiFi, USB, NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000. Adding it to an existing WiFi system adds even more flexibility. If you're even considering an AIS transponder (transmit/receive) then this unit should be on your short list. http://www.vespermarine.com/xb8000-ais-transponder.html/ Vesper also makes a stand-alone unit with it's own display. Have to agree with others on the list - install a separate VHF antenna. A 4-footer is less than $100.00 and provides a range of 5-6 miles for class B AIS when it's tip reaches about 16 feet, and you'll receive even more distant signals from commercial Class A AISes (we sometimes "see" commercial AIS at 16-20 miles over water). VM's customer service is exemplary! <><><><><><><><><><><><>Mozilla Thunderbird<><><><><><><><><><> Bob McLeran and Judy Young Manatee Cove Marina MV Sanderling Patrick Air Force Base DeFever 41 Trawler Melbourne, Florida Blog: http://mvsanderling.net/Blog Web: http://cruising.mvsanderling.net/ On 8/2/2016 1:41 PM, Joseph Pica via Trawlers-and-Trawlering wrote: > Vesper is the top unit with built in wifi,GPS etc. Not a current user but > should my current "Sitex" unit I would buy this very flexible unit which > can be used as a remote GPS by smart phones tablets both Andoid and I-pads > with free apps. Along can be ) connected to nmea 2000 and or 0183 > backbones and most charting programs .

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Tamaroak

Tue, Aug 2, 2016 9:27 PM

I have a new Raymarine 650 AIS transceiver with a 3' Shakespeare 5250-AIS
"Skinny mini" antenna designed for AIS. It's small and will mount somewhere
on your bimini. I think a separate antenna is a good idea.

Now flossing is out. You heard it from me first.

Jeff Janacek on Adirondack
in Baltimore

I have a new Raymarine 650 AIS transceiver with a 3' Shakespeare 5250-AIS "Skinny mini" antenna designed for AIS. It's small and will mount somewhere on your bimini. I think a separate antenna is a good idea. Now flossing is out. You heard it from me first. Jeff Janacek on Adirondack in Baltimore

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