Description
- AIS Sensitivity Gain
- Low Power Consumption
- Simple Connections – Easy Installation
- LED Status Indicators
- AM & FM Radio Connection
- VHF in-use Indicator
- Fail-Safe VHF Priority
- Antenna Quality Monitor
- Waterproof to IPX7
- 12v or 24v supply
At last An Antenna Splitter with Gain Not Loss
Many AIS splitters introduce significant signal loss, some say no loss but this unique Vesper Marine splitter is the only one that provides signal gain – improving AIS reception and increasing range. This is because the Vesper Marine splitter has a built-in low noise amplifier. This is especially important to increase the receive range from the increasing number of low power AIS SART and MOB devices.
In addition to the amplification provided by this splitter, when used with an existing antenna it can optimize the range of the AIS transponder because the antenna is also mounted as high as possible.
Designed to work with all Vesper Marine AIS transponders including the popular WatchMate XB-6000 and WatchMate XB-8000. In addition it has a unique on-screen VHF-in-use indicator when used with the WatchMate 850 and WatchMate Vision AIS transponders.
Increases the performance of other manufacturer’s AIS receivers and transponders too!
To simplify installation share an existing VHF antenna by using this splitter. The unit removes the need for a separate VHF antenna for an AIS receiver or transponder and allows a single antenna to be shared with a VHF radio.
This is an excellent solution when it is difficult to install an additional antenna or wish to share an existing VHF antenna and maximize the AIS range.
This Vesper Marine splitter is specifically designed for use with both AIS receivers and transponders.
This splitter can be used with an existing antenna installation that is in good operating condition. However, for an optimized AIS and VHF antenna system, choose our AIS antenna designed to be shared with VHF radios.
The splitter includes two 2m (6.5ft) long patch cables to go between the splitter, AIS and the VHF radio. This provides everything needed for most installations. However, if a longer cable is required be sure to choose high quality marine grade 50 ohm cable with standard PL259 plugs to go between the splitter and the AIS transponder or VHF.
