Functionality:
The easyAIS receives the AIS VHF radio signals, acutally most send by the commercial vessels (but also from a increasing figure of pleasure boaters). This signals are proceeded into an NMEA Signal which can be interpreted from the latest chartplotter or a PC software.
What is necessary to use the easyAIS 2nd Generation?
" There is necessary an own VHF antenna. As an alternative you can use the easySPLIT, with which you can connect the existing VHF antenna for the reception of the AIS.
Which Chart plotter/PC software fits together with the easyAIS?:
" Most of the nowadays new chart plotters or PC software are capable to show AIS data on the screen. Nevertheless please check with your distributor whether your chart plotter/PC software is actual and can manage and display incoming NMEA data.