Mike,

Did you want a transponder or just a receiver?  If just a receiver, consider a 
VHF radio with AIS. I have a one interfaced with my chart plotter. 

Also having an AIS can give a false sense of security. Not all vessels have 
AIS.  

Dennis C. 

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On Mar 25, 2013, at 7:13 AM, "Persuasion" <persuasio...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks to those that responded.  I’m now convinced I want an AIS.  The 
> problem is which one.  It will be connected directly to the pc chart plotter. 
>  The Raymarine, Garmin and SiTex (new to me) all look promising. 
>  
> Mike
> S/V Persuasion
> C&C 37 Keel/CB
> Long Sault
>  
> From: Joel Aronson
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 6:40 PM
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Re: Stus-List (no subject)
>  
> Bob
> No I will connect it to the plotter.
>  
> http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C344%7C2028691%7C2028908&id=1849984
> 
> Joel Aronson
>  
> 
> On Mar 22, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Bob Moriarty <bobmo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Joel,
>> Is this the SI-TEX unit that you were looking at?
>> http://www.si-tex.com/index.php/product-information/ais/sas-300-ais-class-b-ais-transceiver-detail
>>  
>> Although I don't have any of their hardware, I like the SI-TEX brand. They 
>> seem to occupy the "value" space. Value, like free wind, = good.  :-)
>>  
>> Full disclosure: I'm just a day-sailor who rarely ventures outside the mouth 
>> of the St Johns River in Florida. Despite this, I bought an MilTech AIS 
>> receiver 6 or 7 years ago because I thought it was really cool and 
>> relatively inexpensive. It once picked up the signal from an old tugboat in 
>> for repairs at Green Cove Springs. w00t.
>>  
>> As for AIS (receivers), do folks think that a radar-like display of 
>> approaching targets is OK or even perhaps optimal?
>> Or, is it be important to be able to put the nearby boats in the context of 
>> a chart?
>>  
>> I know that many chart-plotters can interpret and display AIS data and 
>> predict potential collisions. But, might this be a good case for having a 
>> standalone unit, dedicated for nearby "situational awareness" - kinda like 
>> radar I suppose. Probably depends upon one's situation.  :-)
>>  
>> Bob M
>> Ox 33-1
>> Jax, FL
>>  
>> On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 12:14 PM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>>> I've been looking at the Si Tex. built in GPS antenna. Good Price.
>>> 
>>> Joel Aronson
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Persuasion <persuasio...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> > Hey Fellow C&Cers
>>> >
>>> > Thinking about my next boat project.  I'm looking for advise on an  AIS 
>>> > transponder.  I'm thinking about a Class B.  Anyone been down this road 
>>> > that can help?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks
>>> >
>>> > --
>>> > Mike
>>> > S/V Persuasion
>>> > C&C 37 K/CB
>>> 
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