{"product_id":"daisy-catcher-high-performance-ais-receiver","title":"dAISy-catcher high-performance AIS receiver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dAISy-catcher is a best-in-class, high-performance AIS receiver developed in collaboration with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aiscatcher.org\/\" title=\"AIS-catcher\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAIS-catcher\u003c\/a\u003e. This AIS receiver is optimized for maximum message count and range, and is ideally suited for shore stations that seek to maximize coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Automatic_identification_system\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAIS (automatic identification system)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an automatic tracking system for ships. Ships broadcast their position and other information over VHF. The dAISy-catcher allows you to receive these transmissions, enabling real-time tracking of nearby vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dAISy-catcher outputs the AIS data as a stream of ASCII messages, which are encoded in a marine standard format known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gpsd.gitlab.io\/gpsd\/AIVDM.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNMEA AIVDM sentences\u003c\/a\u003e. This format is understood by applications and devices like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/opencpn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echart plotters\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aishub.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emarine data aggregators\u003c\/a\u003e, and can be processed by many opensource libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dAISy-catcher can be operated as a USB device, or as a Raspberry Pi HAT. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumentation for the dAISy-catcher is available\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/7707\/8094\/files\/dAISy-catcher_AIS_Receiver_Manual.pdf?v=1780384517\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh sensitivity SDR receiver architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously receives on two AIS channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs AIS data in industry standard NMEA sentences (AIVDM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all AIS frequencies (161.975 MHz, 162.025 MHz, 156.775 MHz, 156.825 MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all AIS message types (1-28)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity better than -120 dBm @ 20% PER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale SMA connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna (antenna not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115200 bps primary serial interface for AIS output and device configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondary serial interface for optional GNSS add-on for precision timestamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 V power, 3.3 V logic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow power: 100 mA power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight: 20 g (0.7 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"dAISy-catcher instruction manual\" href=\"https:\/\/wegmatt.com\/files\/dAISy-catcher%20AIS%20Receiver%20Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor detailed specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, shipping, etc.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur AIS receivers are professionally assembled in the USA. We offer a 12 month warranty on the product (excluding physical or water damage). Please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.wegmatt.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif your AIS receiver prematurely fails or if you encounter any other technical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wegmatt Llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59787164352846,"sku":null,"price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/7707\/8094\/files\/daisy-catcher-v1.4-usb.jpg?v=1780384391","url":"https:\/\/store.uputronics.com\/products\/daisy-catcher-high-performance-ais-receiver","provider":"Uputronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}