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AIS: USB dongle or via integrated VHF radio?
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Thinking about how to integrate AIS into my new OP install.  As it turns out, my new to me (last year) old sailboat does not currently have a fixed VHF radio.  I probably would have purchased a simple used ebay fixed VFH at some point.  If I want AIS in my OP install, I've been pondering these two choices:

(1)  AIS USB dongle and another antenna or a splitter.  I've read about getting the correct splitter (which is expensive).  Putting up another antenna is complicated and not inexpensive.

(2) Install a VHF radio that outputs AIS via NMEA 0183 like the Standard Horizon GX2200.

Any thoughts about complexity/cost?
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AIS: USB dongle or via integrated VHF radio? - by w7thmark - 2020-01-08, 06:19 PM

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