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SP160 AIS/VFH Splitter

Model: SP160 Brand: Vespermarine

At last An Antenna Splitter with Gain Not Loss

Many AIS splitters introduce significant signal loss, some say no loss but this unique Vesper Marine splitter is the only one that provides signal gain - improving AIS reception and increasing range. This is because the Vesper Marine splitter has a built-in low noise amplifier. This is especially important to increase the receive range from the increasing number of low power AIS SART and MOB devices.

In addition to the amplification provided by this splitter, when used with your existing antenna you can optimize the range of your AIS transponder because the antenna is also mounted as high as possible.

Designed to work with any AIS receiver or transponder* with unique integration features for the AISWatchMate 850 and WatchMate Vision AIS transponders.

To simplify installation you can share an existing VHF antenna by using this splitter. The unit removes the need for a separate VHF antenna for an AIS receiver or transponder and allows a single antenna to be shared with a VHF radio.

This is an excellent solution when it is difficult to install an additional antenna or you wish to share an existing VHF antenna and maximize your AIS range.

This Vesper Marine splitter is specifically designed for use with both AIS receivers and transponders.

You can use this splitter with an existing antenna installation that is in good operating condition. However, for an optimized AIS and VHF antenna system, choose our AIS antenna designed to be shared with VHF radios.

Product Specification

  • Frequency range: 156MHz to 163MHz
    Operating temperature: -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
    Environmental: Watertight (USCG CFR-46, IPx7)
    Power supply: 10-32 VDC, <0.8W nominal
    Overall Size: 135mm Long x 107 Wide x 56 Deep (5 5/16 1D x 4 1/4 1C x 2 1/4 1D)(includes connectors)
    Maximum VHF power: 25W
    Maximum AIS power: 12.5W
    VHF & AIS Connectors: SO-239 (UHF). Requires two appropriate length standard 50 ohm patch cables with PL-259 plugs (1 x 2m (6.5ft) included).
    AM / FM Connector: BNC, optional 2m (6') cable available BNC to Motorola plug
    Patch Cable: 1 x provided as standard. 2m (6.5ft) long 50 :9 cable with PL259 connectors.
    Compatibility: Fully compatible with all Vesper Marine AAIS transponders and receivers. May be used with any other Amanufacturer's AIS receivers and transponders although some transpondersA may issue a warning if they attempt to transmit while the VHF is Aalready transmitting.
    Insertion Loss: VHF RX <1.5dB / VHF TX <1dB / AIS TX <1dB
    AIS Receive Gain: 12dB
    AIS Sensitivity with Vesper Marine transponders: -119 dBm, 6dB improvement

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