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KS-21 VHF Fiberglass Antenna 0.9m – motor
The new KS-21 is the perfect antenna for small boats and RIBs. With only 90 cm length it guarantees the same performance of 150 cm length VHF antennas. Anti – UV high gloss finish and 100% WATERPROOF. The new vinyl plastic cap, navy blue, provides a quality, finished appearance to the antenna and it’s extremely resistant to high temperatures. The 5m top performance RG 58 cable completes the characteristics of the KS-21, an antenna that is perfect for its design and construction.
KS-30 AIS Fibreglass Antenna 0.9M
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automated
tracking system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data
with other nearby ships and VTS stations. AIS transponders use two
different frequencies, VHF maritime channels 87B (161.975 MHz) and
88B (162.025 MHz). SCOUT has designed the KS-30 antenna to be
tuned on the AIS frequencies. Perfectly suited to the AIS radar and AIS Engine.
Antenna rail mount bracket
Mounting bracket for 25mm horizontal rail
to suit Series 2 Navtex, Weatherman, Navtex 518Khz and HF antennae.
Waterproof VHF Extension Speaker
Popular 5 watt waterproof extension speaker fits most VHF’s
AIS Engine 3 upgrade processor
The AIS Engine 1 and 2 can be upgraded to AIS Engine 3 specification by replacing the processor. This is a straightforward procedure where the old device is simply unplugged from its socket and replaced by the new device. AIS Engine 3 relays all AIS messages.
BNC / PL259 Adaptor
Adaptor to enable the BNC connector on the AIS Radar and AIS Engine to connect to the larger PL259 type VHF connector often fitted to marine VHF antenna cable.
NMEA Compass Sensor
Compact and waterproof NMEA compass sensor transmits NMEA 0183 sentence HDG to Clipper, Target and Cruiser or other equipment.
H Vector Navtex Antenna
Conventional navtex antennas respond to the electrical component associated with the navtex radio signal. They usually perform well at sea where electrical interference is low but can sometimes be overwhelmed with interference especially when in harbour and connected to shore power.
In most small craft the electrical system acts as an effective ground for the antenna but it can also be a source of interference conducted from other electrical equipment on board. Electrical interference can result in poor reception especially in a marina where the ambient level is high or at sea when poorly suppressed electrical equipment is in use.
The omnidirectional H-Vector antenna is not sensitive to electric fields but to the magnetic component of the navtex signal. As a result it is less sensitive to locally generated interference and, as it does not need a ground, it is not affected by conducted ground interference whether in harbour or at sea.
The net result is that, under adverse conditions, the H-Vector antenna can deliver a significant improvement to navtex reception. The mushroom shaped antenna is compatible with the Clipper navtex, series 2 Target navtex and with the navtex engine. It can be mounted on a cabin roof or rail mounted using an appropriate threaded antenna base.
Customer review:
I am delighted with our new antenna. Our Navtex , normally somnolent in the marina, has burst into life!
Someone asked me recently – why bother with Navtex? My answer was simple. Last year a gale blew up suddenly on the Turkish Aegean coast. The Navtex transmitter at Izmir issued an urgent gale warning out of ‘normal hours’ and it was the only service to do so! For example there was nothing about this gale on PredictWind on our WiFi.
Now had a full month on the boat in Turkey cruising around and am even more delighted than ever with the new antenna!
John E – cruising in Turkey
