January 2009
Icom's new MXA-5000 AIS receiver receives AIS information (Class A and B) on both AIS channels simultaneously, and outputs the information to a computer, radar or a chart plotter.
With a recommended retail price of £349.95, it's not exactly the cheapest AIS receiver around, but it does include an integral antenna splitter -- so there’s no need for to install a second VHF antenna, or to buy an expensive after-market splitter. Just plug it into the existing VHF antenna and connect your VHF to the other socket: the MXA-5000 splits the input signal and protects itself when the radio transmits.
www.icomuk.co.uk
