What else do I need before I start installing?

The following items will be required in addition to those supplied with the A100:

• VHF Antenna: Connection to a suitable VHF antenna will be required for the AIS transceiver to receive and transmit. For optimum performance it should be tuned to 162MHz.
• VHF Antenna Cable: Please check that the VHF antenna you intend to use has sufficient cable to reach between the VHF antenna and the AIS transceiver unit. If it is not enough you will need an extension cable. RG-58 or RG-8X can be used for short distances, however for longer runs we would recommend a low loss cable like RG-213. For reference the VHF antenna connector type on the AIS transceiver unit is SO 239 and is intended to mate with a PL 259 connector.
• Power Cable: The AIS transceiver unit is supplied with a two metre long power cable. If you require longer cables to reach your power supply, please ensure the cable is capable of carrying currents of up to 4A . Means of connecting the cables together will also be required.
• Data Interface Cables: Suitable screened, multi core cable will be required to connect the ships sensor (DGPS, Gyro etc.) data ports to the AIS transceiver.