Operation
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5 Operation
5.1 Using the AIS transceiver
Once the unit has been configured it is ready for use. Providing other vessels
installed with AIS transceivers are within radio range of your vessel you
should see their details appear on your chart plotter, PC / laptop or mobile
device. Please note that your full vessel details may not be visible to other
vessels immediately as static data messages (containing vessel name, call
sign, etc) are required to be transmitted every 6 minutes.
5.2 Switch functions
Using the instructions in Section 3.2 an external switch provides the ability to
set the AIS transceiver into 'silent mode'. In silent mode the transmission of
your own vessel position ceases, whilst the reception of other vessel's AIS
position continues. When silent mode is active the blue indicator will be
illuminated.This is also reflected in the Diagnostics tab of proAIS2.
When silent mode is active other vessels will not be able to
receive your vessel information on their AIS devices. Your
navigational safety may be compromised as a result.
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