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Re: [Amel] AIS

John-Luc, I canalso see targets at over 100 miles sometimes with my class B unit. However I havespoken with many ships over the last few years and they only see ne at 5 milesmore or less. My separate

By Sailorman <kimberlite@...> · #14930 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

I cannot agree with you ! On cottonBay I can see targets at more then 300 miles ! Important is that the antenna is on the main mast. Jean Luc on CottonBay Le 26/11/2013 20:39,

By jlm@jlmertz.fr · #14929 ·

FW: [Amel] AIS

Please keep in mind that a class A unit can transmit data as fast as every 2 seconds at 12.5 watts. This is verses every 30 seconds at 2 watts for a class B. I don’t feel like doing the math but

By Mark Erdos · #14928 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

WE havea see-me transponder but I still would rather have had a class a unit. FairWinds Eric AmelSuper Maramu #376 Kimberlite From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On

By Sailorman <kimberlite@...> · #14927 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Richard, Remembera B class unit is only visible 4-6 miles since it is 2 watts. Nexttine I would go with an A class unit that is visible closer to 20 miles as itis 15

By Sailorman <kimberlite@...> · #14926 ·

Re: [Amel] sheets for Maramu

Your inference that China Sail Factory and Lee Sails are connected is rubbish. China Sail Factory produces sails only for sailmakers. Lee Sails sells to the general public. There is absolutely no

By Dave_Benjamin · #14925 ·

Folder for helpful Amel advice

Hi John, great idea. I did the same from the start, a folder called Amel advice into which I drop all messages that I think may be of value to me in the future.. Cheers Danny SM299 Ocean Pearl

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #14924 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Hello Ian, I am not a technical person, so according to the technician which I trust (he is a friend of a friend). The "splitter" is only ok for AIS "receiver" only. Before, I had a receiver and was

By Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> · #14923 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Interesting, thanks for thi AIS primer . I wonder where the erroneous info came from??? Kent

By Kent Robertson · #14922 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Alexandre, I don't understand why you had to have a separate VHF antenna? It is common practice to use a splitter and connect your VHF and AIS to the one aerial. I have this set up on

By Ian Shepherd · #14921 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Hi Richard, as a single hander I rely a great deal on my AIS Class B transponder to keep me safer at times when I am unable to keep a good lookout. I was prompted to buy a full

By Ian Shepherd · #14920 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Thanks, Mark...completely agree. Also for those thinking that Class B is filtered out by large

By Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...> · #14919 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

I believe there may be some incorrect information regarding type and A and B AIS units posted here. My understanding of AIS is as follows: • Type A: This equipment includes a 12.5watt VHF

By Mark Erdos · #14918 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Richard, The story about ships only selecting Class A and deselecting Class B is a myth. Do the research...it is a myth. There is no red button to deselect Class B. Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387

By Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...> · #14917 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Good morning RIchard, I just had installed the ICOM MA 500TR AIS Transpondeur as well as new VHF Radio ICOM M604A and the commandMic 162B. I wanted a Transpondeur for the same reason (broadcast my

By Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> · #14916 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

I too have heard that ships don't always monitor AIS B, but that it is getting better than it was initially. I do not use a transponder, but the AIS receiver is a great addition to my equipment. I

By Kent Robertson · #14915 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

I Have for 5 years a TRANSAS transponder, it's at low price and the best quality .... :-) Jean Luc on CottonBay Le 26/11/2013 15:38, Mark Erdos a écrit :

By jlm@jlmertz.fr · #14914 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Hi if you are going outside of cell service please give serious consideration to buying a VHF based system. That way you have a true AIS "B" system that ship can see assuming they are looking at "B".

By Richard03801 <richard03801@...> · #14913 ·

Re: AIS

Thanks for this Bob. Think our preference is to see the AIS target information on the chartplotter, laptop and/or iPAD. Richard ---In amelyachtowners@..., <rossidesigngroup@...> wrote: I asked my

By richtate@... · #14912 ·

Re: [Amel] AIS

Richard, I can tell what not to buy. Here is a copy of a letter I sent to Navico a week ago from whom I still await a response: Please see below your RMA for a NAIS 400 recently replaced by

By Mark Erdos · #14911 ·

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