AIS is fundamental to safe navigation

dAISy2 Portable AIS Receiver With dAISy all you need to track nearby vessels is a VHF antenna and any navigation software, including free options OpenCPN and qtVlm $109.00   ...item# daisy2

AIS is crucial for collision Avoidance Free computer nav apps such as OpenCPN or qtVlm, and other commercial apps provide valuable vessel ID and closest point of approach (CPA) data using dAISy signals. Sample below. Far superior to secondhand sources Live AIS from a dAISy is far superior to internet AIS available on mobile devices. Those data are dangerously delayed and unreliable. For smaller vessels dAISy is a practical solution for smaller vessels without console electronics and limited power. For racing and chartering Ideal for racing and charter skippers who travel to different boats. With a small stubby antenna you are prepared to add AIS safety to any vessel you sail on. All fits unnoticeably in your laptop case. Take part in global AIS reporting Living near the coast or navigable rivers, the dAISy is well suited for reporting local ship traffic to services like MarineTraffic, FleetMon, AISHub or Pocket Mariner who then distribute the data on websites giving you credit for your reporting. dAISy features Very low power consumption, less than 100mW in receive mode (<20mA at 5V) 38400 baud serial output over USB in industry standard NMEA format (AIVDM) No drivers required for Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X+ Robust aluminum enclosure BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna (antenna not included) Mini-USB connector for data and power (3ft USB cable included) You can monitor the range of signal strengths collected to evaluate different antennas. Made in the USA Enhancements in the Dual Channel dAISy-2 • All the features of the standard dAISy plus these... • Thanks to its two-channel design, the dAISy-2 receives about 40% more messages than the less expensive single-channel dAISy. This improves acquisition time and update rate of AIS targets, while range is comparable for both models. • The dAISy 2+ AIS Receiver can directly talk to chart plotters and other marine electronics. In addition, the integrated DC/DC converter allows to power it from your boat's 12-36V power system, removing the need for a USB power source. • Using the direct wire NMEA output, dAISy was successfully tested with chart plotters (Garmin GpsMap 750s, Standard Horizon CP180i, Samyung N700), NMEA routers (vyacht) and RS-422 routers (Transas 4 port RS-422 to Ethernet). We expect it to also work with other devices that support NMEA 0183 or RS-422 input. dAISy-2 Specifications • Dual channel receiver • Receiving on channel A (161.975 MHz) and B (162.025 MHz) simultaneously • 38400 baud serial output over USB in industry standard NMEA format (AIVDM) • NMEA 0183 output at 4800, 9600 or 38400 baud for connection to chart plotters • Auxiliary TTL serial output for connection to other devices • No drivers required for Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS X and Linux (driver available for older versions of Windows). • Supported by qtVlm, Boat Beacon, OpenCPN and SailGrib WR on Android devices with USB OTG. • BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna (antenna not included) • Mini-USB connector for data and power (3ft USB cable included) • 5- mm pitch terminal block for NMEA (matching plug with screw terminals included) • Can be powered over USB or from a 12-36V DC power source • Low power consumption, less than 500mW in receive mode (<100mA at 5V, <40mA at 12V) • Very robust aluminum enclosure with mounting holes, size: 105 x 80 x 28mm • Made in the USA