Affordable Radar Option $11 for the Iphone

[Fair Weather Fisherman]

Hi All,

Thought this maybe of some interest for a cheap radar option. It's won't detect most small sport vessels but big commercial boats, freighters, cruise ships etc you will be able to see them with an app that costs $11

http://obiltschnig.com/aisradar/

 

[reelfast]

there a number of AIS apps that are free. try 'marinevessel.com' big ships use class A, smaller boats use class B. there are many small vessels who currently have AIS. this is a RF system so line of site to the antennas is a limiting factor just like your VHF radio. in other words. you can't really count on AIS.

 

[Fair Weather Fisherman]

I don't use it but thought for the weekend warrior that has an iphone it was a pretty neat and cost effective option. A person if they have 3g could just go to the AIS site online and use the live feed for that matter again free.

 

[Fishtank]

Do you need to be in cell range to use the app?

 

[Fair Weather Fisherman]

If your streaming then you would require cell service which out of Ukee is not a problem if you don't have service there is an antenna designed for the app if you visit the first post link it will tell you which ones.