David, There are only one or two VHFs with transponders. I went with a SiTex unit and splitter, but if you want wifi I would look at the Vesper 8000 and a splitter.
Enjoy the race! Joel On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 9:13 AM David Risch via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks to all for responding. So as to my philosophy of > electronics/platforms: I do not (try not) replace things that are not > broken, keep electronics *not* front and center (of helm) and keep > systems separate so that if one goes down others are still functioning and > I am still the active (involved) interface. > > > > Was only receiving AIS to laptop via a little black box (SR-161). Never > used it (or the chart-plotter) much. Now need a Class B transponder for > 2021 Bermuda Race (not WIFI). Seems either a separate unit sharing a VHF > antennae with VHF or VHF/AIS integrated are my two choices as IPad > receiving AIS needs WIFI to work. Separate AIS is first choice as the > VHF/RAM mic work just fine. > > > > On the wrong path here? > > > > Oh and radar, autopilot and sailing instruments are Raymarine. Again all > running separately. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > > > > *From:* Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, August 30, 2020 1:03 PM > *To:* David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com> > *Cc:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com; ed vanderkruk <primeinter...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List AIS and IPAd... > > > > Where did your ais info come from when you had the laptop? What > infrastructure exists on the boat today? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Aug 30, 2020, at 12:11 PM, David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com> wrote: > > > > One important point I failed to mention. Going offshore. Need the VHF > input. > > Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you. > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Dave S via > CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, August 30, 2020 11:41:32 AM > *To:* ed vanderkruk <primeinter...@gmail.com> > *Cc:* Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com>; cnc-list@cnc-list.com < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List AIS and IPAd... > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Aug 30, 2020, at 11:16 AM, ed vanderkruk <primeinter...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > Those ais apps work pretty well - pretty much realtime. There can be dead > spots where no shore based station is loading data on the internet. Of > course you have to have cell coverage and only other boats using a similar > app see your boat - not others using regular ais over the air. > > > > > > Ed > > > > On Sun., Aug. 30, 2020, 10:48 a.m. Joseph Bognar via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I use an App called Boat Beacon. It turns your electronic device into AIS > . You can also see all the other vessels in your area > > Sent from Joe Bognar > > > > > > On Aug 30, 2020, at 10:21 AM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > Lots of navigation apps will import and display ais targets on the charts. > iNavx for example. Other raw nmea apps have the radar like displays - > iRegatta has a panel like that. Of course you have to get the AIS data > there over WiFi. > > > > Ed > > > > On Sun., Aug. 30, 2020, 9:54 a.m. David Risch via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Enjoying the portability (and reliability Edd) of the IPad. Without the > laptop I have lost my AIS. Started googling around “AISing” the IPad and > thought I would tap into the brain trust and save me some screen face > time. I assume it is possible. Or is a AIS/VHF the better route. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. 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