February 21, 2006 22:43
A $1,200 unit would be too rich for me. But an AIS receiver that plugged into a USB port would be very cool.
I'd want the second VHF antenna for the AIS to be able to be used as a transmit antenna, as a back up for the VHF Marine radio, when used on a vessel.
Also, for users who are ship-watchers, a different type of antenna might be desirable. It would be fun to have an AIS receiver at home, and I could keep an eye on shipping with a gain antenna (a small yagi) pointed at the waterway.
--Jim Hebert
Beverly Hills, Michigan
I'd want the second VHF antenna for the AIS to be able to be used as a transmit antenna, as a back up for the VHF Marine radio, when used on a vessel.
Also, for users who are ship-watchers, a different type of antenna might be desirable. It would be fun to have an AIS receiver at home, and I could keep an eye on shipping with a gain antenna (a small yagi) pointed at the waterway.
--Jim Hebert
Beverly Hills, Michigan