Vesper Marine VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter - SP160

Designed to work with all Vesper Marine AIS transponders, the VHF / AIS Antenna Splitter provides a built-in low noise amplifier for signal gain - improving AIS reception and increasing range.

Features:

• This unique Vesper Marine splitter is the only one that provides signal gain, improving AIS reception and increasing range
• Built-in low noise amplifier that increases the receive range from the increasing number of low power AIS SART and MOB devices
• Applications: All Transponders and Receivers
  • Designed to work with any AIS transponders with unique integration features for the WatchMate Vision and the WatchMate 850 (Sold Separately)
  • VHF-in-use indicator appears on the screen of the WatchMate Vision and the WatchMate 850 whenever the VHF radio is being used
• Provides a convenient and intelligent junction box for VHF, AIS and AM / FM break out points
• Uses standard PL259 patch cables
• Very compact and easy to install with built-in mounting flanges
• (4) Status LED's (power, VHF transmit, AIS transmit, antenna quality)
• Provides AM/FM radio connection
• Fail-safe - VHF can always transmit even if the power to the splitter fails
• The unique antenna quality LED will indicate a problem with the antenna, cable or installation
• Low power consumption - works with both 12/24V
• Allows VHF radio to have priority
• Waterproof IPx7 rated
• Quality construction made specifically for marine use

Specifications:

• RF Performance: Frequency Range 156MHz to 163MHz
• Operating temperature: -25° C to +55° C (-13° F to 131° F)
• Overall Size (Including connectors): 135 mm L x 107 mm W x 56 mm D (5-5/16" x 4-13/64" x 2-13/64")
• VHF / AIS Connectors: VHF & AIS Connectors SO-239 (UHF)
  • Requires (2) appropriate length standard 50 ohm patch cables with PL-259 plugs
    • (2) 2 meter (6.5 feet) Cable Included
• AM / FM Connectors: BNC
  • Optional cable available BNC to Motorola plug (Sold Separately)
• Power Supply: 12 - 24V DC
• Power Consumption: 0.8W nominal
• AIS Receive Gain: 12dB
• Insertion Loss VHF RX 1.5dB / VHF TX 1dB / AIS TX 1dB
• AIS Sensitivity, with WMX850 Transponder: -119 dBm, 6dB improvement (WMX850 Transponder Sold Separately)

In the Box:

• Vesper AIS VHF Antenna Splitter
• Installation Guide
• Power Cable: 2 Meter (6.5')
• (2) Patch Cables: 2 Meter (6.5') PL259