I've started a group to discuss the SR261 AIS transceiver:
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/SR261/?yguid=60411443

Jez Hillyard

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I've started a group to discuss the SR261 AIS transceiver:
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/SR261/?yguid=60411443

What's wrong with discussing it here?

Meindert

OK:

I can confirm that the SR261 works with ShipPlotter. What are other
people using.

Most of you probably already know this but ShipPlotter can process two
types of AIS data:

via the serial port from AIS receivers/transceivers eg SR261 or

via the soundcard from a suitable VHF receiver. I use a Yaesu FT-857.
A six pin miniDIN plug goes into the rear Data socket and I set the
mode to FM or 9600packet unsquelched

On 11 May 2006 08:44:37 -0700, wrote:

I can confirm that the SR261 works with ShipPlotter. What are other
people using.

The SR261 is a complete transponder/tranciever correct?

What do they cost?

Wayne asked:

The SR261 is a complete transponder/transceiver correct?

It is a transponder/transceiver with built-in GPS. It can transmit
Class B and Class A type sentences but I'm unsure of its type approval
status.
It costs approximately $700 including delivery

Jeremy Hillyard

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SR261 AIS transceiver:


For those with "modern computers" without archaic serial ports from the
last century, may I suggest:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ls/search.asp?
keywords=USB+to+RS232+adapter

Wonder why all this new AIS stuff uses such ancient technology? Even the
old Win98 machines have USB ports!

Idiots.

Look at it this way, if you have a USB port you can easily add a RS232
adapter. But what do you do when all you have is a RS232 port?

bcl

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Look at it this way, if you have a USB port you can easily add a RS232
adapter. But what do you do when all you have is a RS232 port?

Use an NMEA multiplexer.

Meindert
www.shipmodul.com

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But what do you do when all you have is a RS232 port?


Er, ah, buy a computer made in the last 8 years?....

RS232 IS DEAD....really!

"Meindert Sprang" wrote in
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Use an NMEA multiplexer.



Any particular brand we should look for....(c;