How to check if my AIS is transmitting?
This is a very valid question. After spending several hours installing a transponder, it is understa...
What is the difference between an AIS Receiver and a Transponder?
An AIS which sends and receives data is known as a transceiver (or often called a transponder). Ther...
What is the difference between AIS Class B, Class B+ 5w and Class A?
There are 3 types of AIS transponders: Class A, Class B and Class B+ :
Class B AIS Transponder is f...
Should I use a dedicated VHF antenna or a VHF splitter?
If the AIS transponder doesn’t have a built-in VHF splitter (i.e. AIT5000), there are 2 options: eit...
Which AIS transponder to choose?
To help you choose the AIS transponder that best suits your needs, the following guidelines may be u...
How to configure the AIS transponder?
The AIS transponder can be configured with the free PC/Mac software called ProAIS2. The ProAIS2 soft...
How to stop the AIS transmission?
If you want to stop transmitting your position, you can either fit a physical silent switch on the A...