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QK-A023 AIS Receiver + WiFi
$110.00 ($91.67 excl. VAT)
Our entry level WiFi option, pocket sized and pocket friendly.
- Single channel AIS receive-only unit,
- Receive AIS messages direct to your laptop or other devices via USB or WiFi.
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- Description
- Manual / Drivers
- AIS Receiver comparison guide
Description
———-Note on 15th March 2021—————-
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Introduction
Our entry level WiFi option, pocket sized and pocket friendly.
The QK-A023 is a single channel AIS receive-only unit, which allows you to receive AIS messages direct to your laptop or other devices via USB or WiFi.
- Compact, small auto-hopping AIS receiver
- Single channel, but patented Hopping technology improves captured message rate
- Up to 12 nautical miles receiving range
- NMEA 0183 output via USB (Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux systems)
- BNC connection for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
Quick and Easy
Features
- Receiving on dual channels (161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz) alternately
- Auto-hopping channel algorithm improves captured message rate by 4%
- Sensitivity down to -104 dBm@30% PER
- Up to 12 nautical miles receiving range
- USB 2.0 powered (<26mA @ 5.0V)
- Serial output: 38400 bps baud rate over USB
- Message output in NMEA 0183 format
- Supports inter-working with GPS receiver
- WiFi connectivity in Ad hoc and station mode
- Compatible with Windows XP,7,8,10,Mac OS X, Linux systems
- Plug & play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs
- BNC connection for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
- Compatible with Windows XP,7,8,10, Mac OS X, Linux systems
What’s included?
- 1 x QK-A023
- 1 x USB cable
- 1 x CD containing Manuals, Configuration Software and drivers
Available to add to your order:
QK-AS02 entry level AIS/VHF Antenna or QK-AS12 AIS/VHF Fibreglass Antenna
Help and Support
For any technical questions regarding this product, you can visit the forum at https://www.quark-elec.com/forum/ and ask us your question, it’s regularly checked by our technical team and your question may already have been answered there.
Alternatively, contact us directly, with details of your set up and we will be happy to help.
Manual / Drivers
Setup Guide
Step by step Guide showing you how to install the QK-A023.
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Manual
Detailed technical specifications and information. (The ‘Technical Application Note’).
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Drivers
The QK-A023 comes preloaded with drivers.
The device driver is a file that lets the computer know the configurations and specification of the AIS receiver. In case you’ve had software issues, the driver can be downloaded below.
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Configuration Software
This is a generic configuration GUI (Software), which can be used for any Quark-elec MUX or WiFi setting products.
How to use configuration software ?
Below is our ‘step by step’ guide
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AIS Receiver comparison guide
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