One for our resident ICOM man..

[qsiv]

The new 601can 'plot' (or rather send to a plotter), the origin of a DSC call - a rather cute feature. Might it in due course pick up the AIS data as well, as this transmitted on VHF as well.

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[jamesjermain]

Yes, this is all very much the point of AIS. AIS can display the position of a target plus a range of useful information, including rate of turn, dimensions, call signs etc, on a suitable radar screen and on PC based chart plotters. I don't have information that it will work on dedicated plotters though I can't see why not.

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[qsiv]

What I was really getting at is that 90% of an AIS receiver is already 'in' the 601 - wouldnt it be nice to have the other 10%, and not have another box, and aerial.

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[jamesjermain]

Ah... sorry missed the point. nm

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[JonBrooks]

this is something I have not checked myself.
will look into it and let you know
you have me thinking now!

Best regards

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