![]() The first step is to select and install a marine navigation app that supports wireless data on your mobile device. Using a mobile app that supports a Wi-Fi data stream is a three-step process. In other words, you can use this Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (covered in the next section) functionality in the middle of the ocean – no outside service is required. This is not a connection to the Internet and a connection to an outside Wi-Fi or cellular service is not required and does not impact your ability to use this capability. When using the Wi-Fi capabilities on an AIS transponder, keep in mind that the Wi-Fi connection is typically only used point-to-point between the transponder and your mobile device. Let’s dig in to see how Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work with these new models. This means you now have two ways of sending real-time wireless AIS and GPS data to popular applications using Wi-Fi technology or via a Bluetooth connection. Em-trak have also added something unique to its wireless models (B922, B924, B952 and B954) – and that is Bluetooth support in addition to Wi-Fi support. The Vesper XB-8000 is probably one of the best known AIS transponders and for the last 8 years been seen by many as the “go to” device if you wanted to have real-time AIS data sent wirelessly to your favorite iPad or Android marine navigation app.ĪMEC have also had Wi-Fi enabled AIS transponders for several years and their 5-watt SOTDMA B600W model has been one of our most popular units.Įm-trak decided to shake things up with its multi-model, integrated approach. In other words, a wireless-enabled AIS transponder can simultaneously send AIS and GPS data to multiple wired and wireless devices.Įm-trak is not the first company to embed wireless functionality in an AIS transponder. This can be done while also being connected to the transponder using wired technology such as NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 or USB. Once that is done, you can move around your boat while viewing live position and AIS target information sent by the transponder – all without being physically connected to the transponder. Traditionally this has been done by connecting to a wireless network broadcast by the transponder and setting up the app to listen on a particular IP address and network port. Once connected, AIS and GPS data can be streamed to a supported app on the mobile device allowing you to see real-time AIS target data overlaid on digital charts. ![]() Wireless support allows you to connect wirelessly to the transponder from a mobile device such as an iPad, Android tablet, mobile phone or computer. Why would you want wireless capabilities in an AIS transponder? In this article, we look at the wireless support found in the B922, B924, B952 and B954 and how to use the wireless capabilities with popular apps. This allows you to choose the model that exactly matches your requirements. Instead of a one size fits all approach with the need to buy extra accessories, the B900 family comes in 8 different flavors differentiated by transmit power, VHF antenna splitter integration and wireless support. Em-trak launched the new B900 Class B AIS transponder series earlier this year and have done something no other AIS manufacturer has done.
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