May 6, 2008 07:48
Comar Systems ( http://www.comarsystems.com/ )
has introduced an AIS receiver for use with laptops.
It's called AIS-2-USB (it exits as AIS-2-NMEA version too) and fits via an USB cable to your laptop. Power supply is assured via the USB connector. The AIS receiver switches between channel A and B.
The external antenna is being attached to the other connector. Ready! As simple as that!
One main advantage is that it can be used on any boat, with just a laptop. Only the antenna needs to be fixed somewhere!
Here's a short description an pictures:
http://www.channelpilot.info/blog.php
(look for AIS-2-USB)
On the Comar System homepage check the products page.
Regards,
Manou
has introduced an AIS receiver for use with laptops.
It's called AIS-2-USB (it exits as AIS-2-NMEA version too) and fits via an USB cable to your laptop. Power supply is assured via the USB connector. The AIS receiver switches between channel A and B.
The external antenna is being attached to the other connector. Ready! As simple as that!
One main advantage is that it can be used on any boat, with just a laptop. Only the antenna needs to be fixed somewhere!
Here's a short description an pictures:
http://www.channelpilot.info/blog.php
(look for AIS-2-USB)
On the Comar System homepage check the products page.
Regards,
Manou