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Lumpy · May 30th 08, 05:11 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna

wrote:
I really do need to clarify here,
the gizmo in question is an AIS
receiver...

Then for the benefit of me, at least, who doesn't
know a thing about the gizmo, what exactly does
it do to aid navigation? I was under the impression
it received position and course info from commercial
vessels. You mount it on your pleasure craft and
it helps you to know if you're in the vicinity
of potential traffic.

What exactly is the significance of having a
network of these receivers on land? ie who is it that
is receiving the data and what is the data?

Craig 'Lumpy' Lemke

www.n0eq.com