Vhf with AIS collision and wifi

[Josephcrawl]

Does a VHF radio with AIS exist that has built in wifi data sharing? Looking for something that I can connect navionics to.

I know this can be done using some radios with separately purchased nmea 2000 dongles. They all seem to rely on an existing network. Would like something simpler and all in one of possible.

Thanks

[stevead]

Perhaps an Icom IC M510E ?

[Josephcrawl]

Originally Posted by stevead

Perhaps an Icom IC M510E ?

Looking at the docs I think you would need to purchase the ct-m500 wireless adaptor to use this device as a nmea 2000 data source. I will reach out to icom and try and get a straight answer.

[Josephcrawl]

I contacted icom and they do not have a radio with this feature without using the nmea adaptor.

[pcmm]

You'll want to look at the Cortex V1 VHF radio system...

[Josephcrawl]

Originally Posted by pcmm

You'll want to look at the Cortex V1 VHF radio system...

Wow feature rich! To complex for me and a bit $$$$.

[pcmm]

Originally Posted by Josephcrawl

Wow feature rich! To complex for me and a bit $$$$.

Simpler solution really is to just get an AIS transponder that includes wifi. I have am AMEX Widelink B600W that has B+ functionality, NMEA0183, NMEA2K, USB and WIFI connectivity.

Eitherway you are spending some money. Most VHF with AIS are just receivers and there really isn't any point in just being able to RECEIVE AIS you might aw well be safer by allowing others to know you'r out there.

[Josephcrawl]

Originally Posted by pcmm

Simpler solution really is to just get an AIS transponder that includes wifi. I have am AMEX Widelink B600W that has B+ functionality, NMEA0183, NMEA2K, USB and WIFI connectivity.

Eitherway you are spending some money. Most VHF with AIS are just receivers and there really isn't any point in just being able to RECEIVE AIS you might aw well be safer by allowing others to know you'r out there.

I've been eyeing the QK-A024 for this but thought it might be nice to have the collision alarm on the radio as well as the tablet.