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AIS splitterAIS, VHF and radio via one antenna

Hauke Schmidt

 · 23.04.2012

AIS splitter: AIS, VHF and radio via one antennaPhoto: Hersteller
The SPL2000 antenna splitter from Digital Yacht
The English manufacturer Digital Yacht presents a triple antenna splitter that is also suitable for operating transponders
The SPL2000 antenna splitter from Digital Yacht allows parallel operation of AIS transponder, VHF radio and radioPhoto: Hersteller The SPL2000 antenna splitter from Digital Yacht allows parallel operation of AIS transponder, VHF radio and radio

Anyone equipping their yacht with an AIS receiver or transponder needs either an additional VHF antenna or a splitter such as the SPL2000 from Digital Yacht. With the help of the active splitter, the antenna of the VHF radio system can also be used for the AIS receiver. The SPL2000 also offers a radio connection. Compared to simpler splitters, the SPL 2000 also allows the use of class B transponders, as the circuit allows the operation of two transmitting devices.

Thanks to the "ZeroLoss" technology developed by Digital Yacht, the inevitable signal losses should be extremely low and all connected devices should have the best possible reception and transmission performance. An important safety aspect: in the event of a power failure, the switch switches to the output of the VHF radio. This means that the main aerial can still be used for a handheld radio in an emergency.

The device is waterproof and can be operated with either 12 or 24 volts.

Price for the SPL2000: 300 euros.

Further information and dealer details at www.bukh-bremen.de.

Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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