Product Detail
The AIS100 AIS USB Receiver with QMax Portable Antenna is a top - choice for PC - based navigation. It comes with USB drivers for PC, MAC, and Linux. This bundle offers an AIS receiver paired with a portable VHF antenna. It's a low - cost, entry - level solution from Digital Yacht, providing the most cost - effective way to get AIS on your PC. The AIS100 uses dual - channel technology, outperforming single - channel receivers. It's self - powered by the PC or MAC, eliminating the need for extra DC power. The 25cm portable VHF antenna has a sucker - cup mounting, perfect for portable use. It has a simple plug - and - play USB connection to your PC, using standard built - in Windows drivers and automatically mapping to a 'virtual' com port. It's also compatible with Mac OS X and LINUX Kernels since V2.4.20. Works great with AIS - compatible PC navigation software like SmarterTrack, MaxSea, SeaPro, Nobeltec, and RosePoint. The QMax is a 25cm compact VHF antenna with a sucker - cup mount, an integral 4m cable, a BNC connector, and a rubber suction cup for easy mounting on smooth surfaces. Features include an AIS receiver with VHF antenna, low cost, high - performance dual - channel operation, simple USB connection, a QMax antenna, and an easy - to - install IP54 black box design.
Using this AIS100 AIS USB Receiver is a breeze. First, connect the receiver to your PC via the USB cable. Since it uses standard built - in Windows drivers, your PC should automatically recognize it and map it to a 'virtual' com port. For Mac and Linux users, the pre - installed drivers will also do the job. Next, attach the QMax portable VHF antenna to the receiver. You can use the rubber suction cup on the antenna to mount it on any smooth horizontal surface quickly. Then, open your AIS - compatible PC navigation software, like SmarterTrack or MaxSea, and start enjoying AIS data on your PC. When it comes to maintenance, keep the receiver and antenna away from excessive moisture and heat. The IP54 black box design of the receiver provides some protection, but it's still a good idea to store it in a dry place when not in use. If the antenna cable gets damaged, replace it carefully with a similar one. Also, make sure to update your PC's operating system and navigation software regularly for the best performance.
