Name: AIS Receiver (QK-A026 with GPS) + VHF Antenna (Quark AS02) + 12v PSU Combo
SKU: AISRQ26 + ANTVHFAISQ + GPS+ 12v
Price: 220.15 GBP
Availability: InStock

Description

AIS Receiver with WiFi & GPS Antenna + VHF Antenna Combo comprising Quark QK-A026 Dual Channel Receiver with WiFi & GPS Antenna plus Quark AS02 Whip Antenna at a very special price – less than most Suppliers charge just for the AIS Receiver!

This special combination package (exclusive to Hamble Marine) enables you to receive AIS Data as a complete package with a separate Marine VHF Antenna. It also includes a 12V Universal PSU to power the QK-A026 plus enable you to charge or power other USB devices.

Details of the Quark QK-A026 Dual Channel Marine AIS Receiver with WiFi, NMEA & GPS built-in

Introduction
QK-A026 is a compact dual channel, VHF AIS receiver and is able to receive information from both AIS frequencies simultaneously. It can also combine one external NMEA0813 (4.8kbps) data source with GPS and AIS messages. This single data stream is then transmitted synchronously via WiFi, USB and RS422.
The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically, and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels. Position is derived from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and communication between vessels is by Very High Frequency (VHF) digital transmissions. There are a number of types of AIS device, like Class A transceivers, Class B transceivers, AIS base stations, Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and AIS receivers.
The QK-A026 includes all the features of the QK-A024 plus the addition of an integrated GPS receiver making installation even simpler.

Features

Two independent receivers monitoring AIS channels (161.975MHz & 162.025MHz) and decoding both channels simultaneously
Sensitivity down to -107 dBm@30% PER
Up to 40 nautical miles receiving range
USB 2.0 powered (<270mA @ 5.0V)
NMEA-0183 message output through WiFi, USB and RS422
Built-in GPS to provide position data
Combine NMEA input (4.8kpbs only), GPS and AIS messages and output as a seamless stream of data
BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
SMA connector for 50 Ohm WiFi antenna (supplied)
SMA connector for 50 Ohm GPS antenna (supplied)
Compatible with Windows XP,7,8,10,Mac OS X, Linux systems
Plug & play connectivity with most chart plotters and PCs
Enternal GPS antenna supplied with dual Magnetic/Adhesive mount and 2.5m cable

A full Application note is available for download here.

In the box:

QK-A026 AIS receiver
WiFi Antenna
GPS Antenna
Mini-USB to standard USB cable
Mini-CD with Drivers and Application Note/User Instructions

Note: A suitable AIS display program is not supplied.

Details of the Quark AIS Whip Antenna

This antenna is specially designed to receive AIS transmissions and is supplied with a universal rail bracket for ease of mounting on either sailboats or motorboats.
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a monitoring system for all types of shipping, useful for navigation safety with difficult meteorological conditions (fog or night navigation.) The AIS system operates on 2 expressly dedicated VHF channels (161.975 and 162.025 MHz) and allows the user to receive real time information about the traffic in the surrounding area. Quark has designed and manufactured a range of AIS products specifically for the special VHF frequencies used by AIS equipment.
Includes a 5m RG5 8U Co-axial cable which connects using a male BNC connector to the VHF/AIS receiver. The whip is partially sprung to provide increased flexibility and durability and is coated to reduce corrosion. Ideal for outdoor applications needing a sturdy, movable antenna. Suitable for boats and other vehicles.Technical Specification: