I'm planning on getting a AIS receiver for my boat this season, I don't
need a display, just the data stream.

Anybody have any recommendations?

Thanks
Martin

Martin,

I have a Milltech AIS receiver that streams data to the Cap'n on the laptop.
It is very nice to be able to see the data from the ships as to their course
and their destination. I remember one time that I made a tack different from
what I might have done just because I could see that the tanker coming down
the bay was going to turn east rather than west.

Only one additional thought. How about a Class B transceiver?

Check out this: http://www.milltechmarine.com/AIS-300.htm

Ansley Sawyer
SV Pacem

Ansley W. Sawyer wrote:
Martin,

I have a Milltech AIS receiver that streams data to the Cap'n on the laptop.
It is very nice to be able to see the data from the ships as to their course
and their destination. I remember one time that I made a tack different from
what I might have done just because I could see that the tanker coming down
the bay was going to turn east rather than west.

Only one additional thought. How about a Class B transceiver?

Check out this: http://www.milltechmarine.com/AIS-300.htm

Ansley Sawyer
SV Pacem



Hmmm $1200 USD, plus MMI registration,,, not to likely, this year
anyway, I'd rather put the money toward a new main.

Cheers
Martin

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Ansley W. Sawyer wrote:
Martin,

I have a Milltech AIS receiver that streams data to the Cap'n on the
laptop. It is very nice to be able to see the data from the ships as to
their course and their destination. I remember one time that I made a
tack different from what I might have done just because I could see that
the tanker coming down the bay was going to turn east rather than west.

Only one additional thought. How about a Class B transceiver?

Check out this: http://www.milltechmarine.com/AIS-300.htm

Ansley Sawyer
SV Pacem

Hmmm $1200 USD, plus MMI registration,,, not to likely, this year anyway,
I'd rather put the money toward a new main.

Cheers
Martin


I think they have something for under $200?

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"Ansley W. Sawyer" wrote in message
...
Martin,

I have a Milltech AIS receiver that streams data to the Cap'n on the
laptop. It is very nice to be able to see the data from the ships as to
their course and their destination. I remember one time that I made a tack
different from what I might have done just because I could see that the
tanker coming down the bay was going to turn east rather than west.

Only one additional thought. How about a Class B transceiver?

Check out this: http://www.milltechmarine.com/AIS-300.htm

Ansley Sawyer
SV Pacem



I believe Larry had good things to say about this one. Seems like a good
unit, but I don't have any direct experience... yet.

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In article , Martin Baxter
wrote:

I'm planning on getting a AIS receiver for my boat this season, I don't
need a display, just the data stream.

Anybody have any recommendations?

Thanks
Martin

Any particular reason not to go to a transponder?
It will make sure you get seen ...
Simrad AI50 eg

HTH

Marc

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Marc Heusser wrote:
In article , Martin Baxter
wrote:

I'm planning on getting a AIS receiver for my boat this season, I don't
need a display, just the data stream.

Anybody have any recommendations?

Thanks
Martin

Any particular reason not to go to a transponder?
It will make sure you get seen ...
Simrad AI50 eg

HTH

Marc


Imagine if every sport boat within 20 miles of you is squawking AIS.
What a jumble!
However, if I were offshore in the shipping lanes, I think it would
be good to squawk.
I'm using a Milltech 161 with Coastal Navigator and intend to get a
Watchmate for offshore (low power consumtion).
Gordon

Gordon wrote:
Marc Heusser wrote:
In article , Martin Baxter
wrote:

I'm planning on getting a AIS receiver for my boat this season, I
don't need a display, just the data stream.

Anybody have any recommendations?

Thanks
Martin

Any particular reason not to go to a transponder?
It will make sure you get seen ...
Simrad AI50 eg

HTH

Marc


Imagine if every sport boat within 20 miles of you is squawking AIS.
What a jumble!
However, if I were offshore in the shipping lanes, I think it would be
good to squawk.
I'm using a Milltech 161 with Coastal Navigator and intend to get a
Watchmate for offshore (low power consumtion).
Gordon

That's the one I'm looking at, I think it should interface with SeaClear
II just fine.

Cheers
Martin
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* I'm using a Milltech 161 with Coastal Navigator and intend to get a
Watchmate for offshore (low power consumtion).
*Gordon

That's the one I'm looking at, I think it should interface with SeaClear
II just fine.

I used the 161 and SeaClear II going down the CA coast. Worked very
nicely. I've also got a Watchmate and it is very cool there is a new
upgrade (free) that gives it a graphical display and plots aspect at
CPA. I have upgraded but have not used the new display as sea yet.
Good stuff! I might go with the 162 if I were to do it again.

--Tom.

Marc Heusser wrote:
In article , Martin Baxter
wrote:

I'm planning on getting a AIS receiver for my boat this season, I don't
need a display, just the data stream.

Anybody have any recommendations?

Thanks
Martin

Any particular reason not to go to a transponder?
It will make sure you get seen ...
Simrad AI50 eg

If was going to be offshore single handed, sure, but for the kind of
sailing I do, mostly day trips, I can't really justify the expense.

Cheers
Martin
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