JDCAVE
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- Apr 3, 2011
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- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Phoenix Hunter
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
I have recently installed a Sitex MDA 1 Metadata Class B AIS transceiver. This was done as a favour and we ran out of time at the end of the day. The installer has not been able to return to work on it so I thought I'd see if anyone here can help.
It receives fine...other AIS equipped vessels are being received as before with the receive only unit (now uninstalled). The transmit part has worked intermittently, but for the most part it isn't working. I have attached a dedicated VHF antenna with no splitter. The green light is on indicating the unit is working. However, I did a radio check this afternoon and Coast Guard is not picking me up on their plotting system. They can receive class B AIS. I have NMEA 183 for the most part. Any suggestions for this Luddite?
Jim
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It receives fine...other AIS equipped vessels are being received as before with the receive only unit (now uninstalled). The transmit part has worked intermittently, but for the most part it isn't working. I have attached a dedicated VHF antenna with no splitter. The green light is on indicating the unit is working. However, I did a radio check this afternoon and Coast Guard is not picking me up on their plotting system. They can receive class B AIS. I have NMEA 183 for the most part. Any suggestions for this Luddite?
Jim
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