vic008 17 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Wanted, short primer on what they are all about please, and what is needed.Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vic008 17 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks for that. Do I remember discussion here a while ago but I get nothing on the search. Something about what was good or not Have a Navman Tracker 5600, can I connect that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Vic, here's the link: http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/15622-developments-in-ais/?do=findComment&comment=205440 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Vic get a Vesper AIS https://www2.vespermarine.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 While vesper is certainly one of the best, no SO class B yet, and it makes sense with some installs to use the same brand as the rest of the boats electronics. I don't always recomend vesper, only about 90% of the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 We have a Digital Yacht AIT2000, no issues. The Chinese have got into the game too with Class B units on alixpress that actually got FCC compliance. I would probably like my money back as found no real advantage being local but good fun seeing who with AIS is anchored near you. On passages, could be a lifesaver with ships passing by and people on shore can track you through various websites. A satellite was launched 3 years ago with AIS so now world wide coverage. What is a pain is those who don't switch the bloody thing off when in port or even on the hard! Sets the proximity alarm off all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Chinese AIS - be careful and be warned, certification claimed but not real, or the wrong standards tried to be flogged off as ‘certification’. Here are the right standards IEC 62287, IEC 60945, IEC 61108, IEC 61162, ITU-R M.1371, ITU-R M.825, ITU-R M.1084 Anything that is not certified to these standards is not legal to use here, or in most western countries. There is a thread here somewhere about why. I’ll find the link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Here is that link http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/11836-ais-again/?hl=fatdma&do=findComment&comment=152852 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks for that. Do I remember discussion here a while ago but I get nothing on the search. Something about what was good or not Have a Navman Tracker 5600, can I connect that? There seems to be no facility on the Navman Tracker 5600 for AIS. It is not mentioned in the user/install manual. Sorry, looks like your in for a new plotter/MFD if you want to display AIS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Here is that link http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/11836-ais-again/?hl=fatdma&do=findComment&comment=152852 Seems to tick all the boxes? $456.35. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Is not certified to those standards. No certs are available... Just because they list the standards does not mean it's tested, or even complies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 It has a CE on the side so must have been given the nod in the EU. FCC would'nt approve it due to the requirement of vendor only programming of the MMSI number, same as my AIT2000 which can is left open for the user to enter a MMSI number which is then locked in. Did a good look around and found its approved for CFV...Chinese Fishing Vessels...???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Don't believe it CH, I have asked them for a copy of the approval. I got one, for a different model, and the wrong standard. When I queried that, nothing was forthcoming. Anyone can print a sticker! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 That’s the point KM, keen they were not. So, since then, maybe it has been approved, I’m just saying anyone considering one of these should check carefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Very true, the reason why we went digital yacht but unfortunately just like those horrendous wide band VHF UHF HTs they sell on alixpress, anyone can buy one and it floats through customs without a glance. No one cares. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tillsbury 5 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Vesper XB8000, the bee's knees... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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