EP23 Cheap AIS transponder for less than £60 using a net locator

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic tracking system using ship's transceivers and used by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). You can have an AIS transceiver for the price of a dinner with your partner, and without installation, running cables or changing antennas. In this episode I explain how you can get it and how to program it. Also, if you change boats, you can take it with you and change the MMSI without having to take it to the factory like conventional equipment. Another advantage is that it is completely independent of the rest of the boat systems, with its own battery, GPS and antenna, so that if the other systems fail, it continues to send your position, and you can also take it with you if necessary. There are many models to choose from. I have no affiliation nor do I receive any kind of financial compensation for any of them or the websites where you can get them. Just google "AIS network locator". But I can show you some examples of where to get them. On Aliexpress for 51 pounds!! (at the time of posting this video) https://rb.gy/8rywap Be careful, there are different models. If you buy the wrong model, you may not be able to change the boat's measurements. Some models use measurements to indicate the battery level; for example, when the battery is 100%, your boat will display 100 meters in length. The model I use is the ST-109M. Ship and Cargo list (ship type) https://api.vtexplorer.com/docs/ref-aistypes.html Now it's time to download the programmer. For that I rely on @TheLowCostSailor I have downloaded everything from his page and I am going to use his links. I highly recommend that you follow him, he is a real Youtuber! LoL First you need the Driver: http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=225&pcid=41 And the one I chose is this one, which allows you to set the dimensions: https://www.thelowcostsailor.com/files2share/ST-109MNetLocator1.9.0.rar That's it. Good winds! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK Sailing Marisa makes no warranties, express or implied, about the content of our videos. It is the viewer's responsibility to determine the value or quality of any instruction provided, and whether it is applicable to you or your boat, and to take any safety measures you deem appropriate. The methods presented are intended for entertainment and/or information purposes and for use by persons with appropriate technical skill, at their own risk. IN OTHER WORDS: While I follow my methods at my own risk, I assume that if you wish to follow the videos on this channel, you do so "at your own risk." I am not responsible for, nor do I take any liability for: * Malfunction or breakdown of your boat, engine or equipment * Incorrect interpretation of the steps * Accidents, including but not limited to fire, electrical damage, personal injury, etc. I make no guarantees about the outcome of your experiments. 00:00 intro 00:22 AIS, what it consists of 01:22 Why do I install this equipment? 03:27 the net detector 04:00 Battery charging 05:15 programming cable 05:38 programming 08:24 disadvantages 09:25 advantages 11:05 my installation 11:38 Marine Traffic 14:21 about battery life 16:57 farewell