Item #886906

Vesper Marine VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter - SP160

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Description

Designed to work with all Vesper Marine AIS transponders, the VHF / AIS Antenna Splitter provides a built-in low noise amplifier for signal gain - improving AIS reception and increasing range.

Features:

  • This unique Vesper Marine splitter is the only one that provides signal gain, improving AIS reception and increasing range
  • Built-in low noise amplifier that increases the receive range from the increasing number of low power AIS SART and MOB devices
  • Applications: All Transponders and Receivers
    • Designed to work with any AIS transponders with unique integration features for the WatchMate Vision and the WatchMate 850 (Sold Separately)
    • VHF-in-use indicator appears on the screen of the WatchMate Vision and the WatchMate 850 whenever the VHF radio is being used
  • Provides a convenient and intelligent junction box for VHF, AIS and AM / FM break out points
  • Uses standard PL259 patch cables
  • Very compact and easy to install with built-in mounting flanges
  • (4) Status LED's (power, VHF transmit, AIS transmit, antenna quality)
  • Provides AM/FM radio connection
  • Fail-safe - VHF can always transmit even if the power to the splitter fails
  • The unique antenna quality LED will indicate a problem with the antenna, cable or installation
  • Low power consumption - works with both 12/24V
  • Allows VHF radio to have priority
  • Waterproof IPx7 rated
  • Quality construction made specifically for marine use

Specifications:

  • RF Performance: Frequency Range 156MHz to 163MHz
  • Operating temperature: -25° C to +55° C (-13° F to 131° F)
  • Overall Size (Including connectors): 135 mm L x 107 mm W x 56 mm D (5-5/16" x 4-13/64" x 2-13/64")
  • VHF / AIS Connectors: VHF & AIS Connectors SO-239 (UHF)
    • Requires (2) appropriate length standard 50 ohm patch cables with PL-259 plugs
      • (2) 2 meter (6.5 feet) Cable Included
  • AM / FM Connectors: BNC
    • Optional cable available BNC to Motorola plug (Sold Separately)
  • Power Supply: 12 - 24V DC
  • Power Consumption: 0.8W nominal
  • AIS Receive Gain: 12dB
  • Insertion Loss VHF RX 1.5dB / VHF TX 1dB / AIS TX 1dB
  • AIS Sensitivity, with WMX850 Transponder: -119 dBm, 6dB improvement (WMX850 Transponder Sold Separately)

In the Box:

  • Vesper AIS VHF Antenna Splitter
  • Installation Guide
  • Power Cable: 2 Meter (6.5')
  • (2) Patch Cables: 2 Meter (6.5') PL259

Part Numbers for Vesper Marine VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter - SP160

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