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AIS on an I-Pad?

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Capt Sam, Feb 21, 2015.

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  1. Capt Sam, Feb 21, 2015
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    I am using Navionics on my I-pad for Canadian charts. Is their an easy way to display AIS on them?
  2. NYCAP123, Feb 22, 2015
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  3. Capt Sam, Feb 22, 2015
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    Yes I have, I am trying to do it with out a Wi-Fi connection.
    It is really expensive to use cellular data, up in British Columbia.
    I was just told of a way to go through my VHF Radio.
    Thanks for responding!
  4. Pascal, Feb 24, 2015
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    I Ve been using Boat Beacon to view AIS and broadcast too although obviously being web based it s only visible in line, not thru AIS receivers,

    Works well in cellular and doesn't use much data
  5. v10builder1, Feb 24, 2015
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    If your existing VHF radio has an AIS receiver built in and a NMEA 2K port, a wireless (WiFi) gateway should be all you need, assuming your iPad has WiFi. You then purchase a chart plotter app for your IPad that can display AIS (I use Nobletec TZ on my iPad BUT I DON'T HAVE/USE AIS). Simrad makes a VHF radio with an AIS receiver, and a WiFi gateway - both are NMEA 2K - I believe the products ares common among the major manufacturers. I suggest you visit the electronics forum on "The Hull Truth" - this topic is covered extensively. Please note this post is for information only - I don't have the setup you are describing working on my boat (yet). If you go the NMEA 2K route, remember the NMEA 2K network needs a separate 12 VDC power source.
  6. Capt Sam, Feb 24, 2015
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    Thank you all for the info.....