03 Jun

How do I view AIS data?

Nomad has a USB interface (for power and data) that can connect to a PC or MAC.  Any AIS compatible ...

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03 Jun

How long will my USB battery pack last?

USB battery packs have different capacities, typically quoted in mA/Hours.  The table below, shows t...

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03 Jun

What happens if I don’t have a MMSI number or haven’t programmed the unit?

If the unit is unprogrammed, it will hence act as a receiver only outputting GPS and AIS data via Wi...

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03 Jun

What range will I get from Nomad?

AIS uses VHF transmissions so range is limited to line of sight.  With the compact antenna you shoul...

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03 Jun

How to check if my AIS is transmitting?

This is a very valid question. Especially if you have spent a few hours installing the transponder t...

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03 Jun

How to configure the AIS transponder?

The Nomad can be configured with the free PC/Mac software called ProAIS2. The ProAIS2 software can b...

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03 Jun

Should I use a dedicated VHF antenna or a VHF splitter?

If the AIS transponder doesn’t have a built-in VHF splitter (i.e. AIT5000), there are 2 options: eit...

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03 Jun

How to configure the APN settings?

APN stands for Access Point Name and are the settings your 4GXtream needs to pass to the network car...

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03 Jun

Can I use the internal Wi-Fi network to connect to shore side Wi-Fi?

Yes this is possible. One Wi-Fi network can be used to access a shoreside hotspot (2.4GHz) and the 5...

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03 Jun

Where should the external antennas be mounted?

4G Xtream and 4G Connect Pro ship with dual external antennas.  They should be mounted at least 50 c...

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