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Old 02-04-2017, 12:36 PM   #8
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Vessel Name: Phoenix Hunter
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
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Originally Posted by Xsbank View Post
JD, did you get the Sitex unit with the screen or the "little black box?"

Are you pleased? I have a Sitex sounder, an antique for sure but it continues to work reliably so I approve of Sitex.

It's the little black box, that interfaces through the NMEA 183 to display on the Coastal explorer. As mentioned the transmission is sometimes intermittent. Sitex has provided help on this, I've swapped with other units, but it seems this is a common complaint with other Class B units. All connections have checked out fine, including the dedicated VHS antenna. The intermittent transmission issue has been identified through contact with other vessels carrying Class B AIS. Sometimes they observe us, sometimes not. FWIW, Stryker has confirmed all of my diagnosis.

Jim
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