July 30, 2008 16:20
The Nasa AIS Engine 2 looks similar to the SR161 and the Comar AIS-2-NMEA. It would need its own power supply and a separate serial to USB converter. Price is good though.
The attraction of the Comar AIS-2-USB (for which at the moment I can't find any direct competitors) is that it draws power from the USB and does not need a separate serial:USB converter. Just plugs straight into the USB. Much less clutter, which, to me, is a good thing.
The attraction of the Comar AIS-2-USB (for which at the moment I can't find any direct competitors) is that it draws power from the USB and does not need a separate serial:USB converter. Just plugs straight into the USB. Much less clutter, which, to me, is a good thing.