AIS & VHF

Marine AIS & VHF Communication Systems

Stay safe and connected on the water with our comprehensive range of AIS and VHF marine communication equipment. Essential safety equipment for all vessels:

System Integration: Integrate AIS data with Simrad, Raymarine, Garmin, or Furuno chartplotters. Mount antennas with Seaview or Scanstrut platforms. Connect via Actisense NMEA networking.
AIS Receivers
AIS Receivers
Ais Transceivers
Ais Transceivers
AIS/VHF Combination Units
AIS/VHF Combination Units
VHF/AIS Antennas
VHF/AIS Antennas
Handheld VHFs
Handheld VHFs
Fixed VHFs
Fixed VHFs
Antenna Splitters
Antenna Splitters
Cables & Accessories - VHF
Cables & Accessories - VHF
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Choosing between AIS receive and transmit

An AIS receiver shows you other vessels but says nothing about your own boat, whereas a Class B transceiver broadcasts your position, heading and speed so ships and other leisure boats can see you too. Class A units, required for larger commercial vessels, transmit at higher power and update more frequently; most private boats are better served by Class B SO or CS. Before ordering a transceiver you will need an MMSI number from Ofcom, entered once and left alone, since it identifies your vessel in any DSC distress call.

Fixed VHF sets and AIS often share a single antenna through a splitter, which is simpler to install but adds a small insertion loss compared with two dedicated runs. Handheld VHFs are a useful backup if the fixed set loses power, and both should be checked against the IPX rating quoted for the model rather than assumed. Get in touch if you are unsure whether your existing antenna and cabling will support a new transceiver.