Go for the Si-Tex -- it has both versions of NMEA (0183 and 2k), as well as USB 
for the laptop.  Their VHF splitter would be a good add-on, as well.

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

On Mar 25, 2013, at 11:45 AM, Persuasion <[email protected]> wrote:

> Dennis
>  
> I’m looking for a transponder to interface with my pc charting software.  I 
> consider AIS just another tool in my collision avoidance toolbox.
>  
> From: Dennis C.
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 9:19 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fw: (no subject) now AIS
>  
> Mike,
>  
> Did you want a transponder or just a receiver?  If just a receiver, consider 
> a VHF radio with AIS. I have a one interfaced with my chart plotter.
>  
> Also having an AIS can give a false sense of security. Not all vessels have 
> AIS. 
>  
> Dennis C. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Mar 25, 2013, at 7:13 AM, "Persuasion" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks to those that responded.  I’m now convinced I want an AIS.  The 
>> problem is which one.  It will be connected directly to the pc chart 
>> plotter.  The Raymarine, Garmin and SiTex (new to me) all look promising. 
>>  
>> Mike
>> S/V Persuasion
>> C&C 37 Keel/CB
>> Long Sault

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