Phil23
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- Jul 29, 2013
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- Russell NZ
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I am about to install an AIS receiver to be linked to my onboard dedicated laptop. I have a single VHF antenna through a 3 station manual select splitter, wheel house VHF and lower station VHF with one free station.
I have been told it is preferable to have a dedicated VHF antenna which I am not adverse to do if really necessary.
My question is my neighbour on the marina "winding me up" he tells me that AIS can be run through the VHF radio and no need for dedicated antenna.
Trouble getting my head around this is it correct and if so how do you set it up
I have been told it is preferable to have a dedicated VHF antenna which I am not adverse to do if really necessary.
My question is my neighbour on the marina "winding me up" he tells me that AIS can be run through the VHF radio and no need for dedicated antenna.
Trouble getting my head around this is it correct and if so how do you set it up