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Chapter 10: AIS
Requires a compatible AIS receiver and VHF radio.
With your A-Series Display connected to a suitable Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver you will be able to
access information broadcast between other suitability equipped boats and shore based stations. This information is
used to provide fast, automatic and accurate hazard awareness and collision avoidance data.
This chapter should be read in conjunction with your AIS receiver handbook.
Chapter contents
• 10.1 Background information on page 110
• 10.2 Setting up AIS on page 111
• 10.3 Using AIS on page 111
• 10.4 Safe zones on page 113
• 10.5 AIS display options on page 114
• 10.6 Messages and alarms on page 116
• 10.7 AIS alarms on page 116
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