July 6, 2008 17:48
Most AIS transponders have the ability to send their position, course, and speed (and other AIS data) to the interfaced Mac.
MacENC now has the ability to use the AIS transponder NMEA data to navigate with. What this means, is use don't need a GPS receiver interfaced to MacENC if you have an AIS transponder.
Just select the port of the AIS transponder (i.e. KeySerial1) in the AIS/RADAR Settings panel, rate 38400 and MacENC will use the AIS transponder to navigate with. In the event a GPS is interfaced to MacENC, then it will take precedence over the AIS transponder for real-time plotting.
Note: As of 07/06/2008 AIS B transponders are not legal to use in US waters.
MacENC now has the ability to use the AIS transponder NMEA data to navigate with. What this means, is use don't need a GPS receiver interfaced to MacENC if you have an AIS transponder.
Just select the port of the AIS transponder (i.e. KeySerial1) in the AIS/RADAR Settings panel, rate 38400 and MacENC will use the AIS transponder to navigate with. In the event a GPS is interfaced to MacENC, then it will take precedence over the AIS transponder for real-time plotting.
Note: As of 07/06/2008 AIS B transponders are not legal to use in US waters.
Scott Dillon
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA