AIS100 AIS USB Receiver with QMax Portable Antenna This pack is perfect for PC-based navigation systems, with USB drivers for PC, MAC, and Linux. It also includes a portable VHF antenna. This bundle includes an AIS receiver with a VHF antenna. This value-priced, entry-level AIS receiver is Digital Yacht’s most cost-effective solution for getting AIS on your PC. The AIS100 uses true dual-channel technology – it will outperform all other, inferior, single-channel receivers. This version is self-powered from the PC or MAC so no additional DC power is required. It ships with a 25cm portable VHF antenna with a sucker cup style mounting – ideal for portable use Simple plug-and-play USB connection to a PC. It uses standard drivers built-in to Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and is automatically mapped to an available “virtual” com port, which your PC software can read. Also compatible with Mac OS X and all LINUX Kernels since V2.4.20. This is for use with any AIS-compatible PC navigation software, such as the latest SmarterTrack, MaxSea, SeaPro, Nobeltec, and RosePoint applications. The QMax is a compact 25cm VHF antenna with sucker cup-style mounting. This base-loaded 1/4 wave antenna, comes complete with an integral 4m (12ft) cable, fitted with a BNC connector and also a rubber suction cup for fast, easy mounting to any smooth horizontal surface. Features: AIS receiver with VHF antenna Low-cost entry-level AIS receiver High-performance dual-channel AIS receiver for use with AIS-compatible PC navigation software USB Interface for simple Plug and Play connection to a PC Supplied with QMAX compact 25cm VHF antenna with sucker cup mount Easy to install IP54 black box solution Installation Guide https://productimageserver.com/literature/installations/105480IN.pdf