Joel, That makes sense, yes. Simrad has a new VHF/AIS receiver as well. Still waiting on the transponder, as you suggest. I already have a radio I bought last year, so I would likely lean toward the standalone units. At this point it is looking like a project for later this season or next year, I need to get the instrument system and MFD put in first!
Jim Sent from my iPad On Mar 25, 2013, at 12:42 PM, "Joel Aronson" <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Jim, > > I didn't go with that unit because of the external GPS antenna. I just > didn't want to run another line and have something else off the stern rail. > Standard Horizon already sells a VHF/Ais receiver, and eventually someone > with make a VHF/AIS transponder. Commercial vessels are supposed to monitor > Class B. And I'm supposed to drive the speed limit. > > Joel > 35/3 > Annapolis > > > On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 1:26 PM, Jim Reinardy <firewa...@reinardy.us> wrote: >> I have also been intrigued by the Digital Yacht line, like this one: >> >> http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C344%7C2028691%7C2028911&id=2040954 >> >> Any experience there? >> >> I am also curious to get thoughts on transponders vs. receivers. It seems >> like an extra layer of protection to be broadcasting now that more boats >> have AIS, but there is a big price difference. Also, it used to be that >> commercial vessels often did not monitor Class B, is that changed now? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jim Reinardy >> C&C 30-2 "Firewater" >> Milwaukee, WI >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Mar 25, 2013, at 11:51 AM, "Persuasion" <persuasio...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Joe >>> >>> Raymarine/Garmin are names I know. Joel mention SiTex and I check them out >>> and liked what I saw. Looked at Milltech but am still unsure. I’m always >>> open to recommendations. >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> From: Della Barba, Joe >>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:22 AM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fw: (no subject) now AIS >>> >>> I can’t think of any bad units, but those are not the cheapest ones out >>> there. >>> >>> Any reason you are not looking at the others? Do you need a display on the >>> unit itself? >>> >>> >>> >>> Joe Della Barba >>> >>> >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of >>> Persuasion >>> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:13 AM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Subject: Stus-List Fw: (no subject) now AIS >>> >>> >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> > > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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