does your boat have the seatech system?

DOES YOUR BOAT HAVE THE SEATECH SYSTEM?

The SeaTech System is a digital navstation that combines the personal computer (PC) with the Global Positioning System (GPS), Automatic Information System (AIS), Electronic Charting System (ECS) software, digital charts, single side-band (SSB) radio, and satellite phone into an easy-to-use integrated system. DIGITAL NAVIGATION: Now it is possible to precisely position your vessel on an official NOAA or international digital chart displayed on the screen of an onboard portable computer. Our SeaTech Navigator Package can be custom installed on your existing computer or can include a new 10” netbook or 17” notebook computer. The software that integrates the PC, GPS satellite receiver, and digital chart is the Computerized American Practical Navigator (CAPN). This advanced, integrated program combines all navigation and piloting functions into one easy-to-use Microsoft Windows based system. The CAPN is so accurate and reliable the United States Navy and Coast Guard use it, yet any navigator who can point and click can use the CAPN. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS: Safety at sea depends on good communications and the marine high frequency (HF) single side-band (SSB) radio has proven to be the most reliable and cost effective method of long-range communications. Our SeaTech Communicator Package uses a rugged ICOM SSB linked to a PC with the advanced SCS PACTOR radio modem that allows unlimited access to wireless email and weather data. Portable Iridium satphones offer easy, convenient wireless communications. This satphone can send or receive email and access the Internet from virtually anywhere. XGate Wireless Service offers data compression for faster wireless data speeds. SPOT, an inexpensive personal tracker, offers a new level of personal safety and communications for any cruiser. Like to keep in touch with your family? Want to move your business aboard? You no longer have to be out of touch while cruising. DIGITAL WEATHER: Our SeaTech WeatherFax Package can receive an international schedule of free weatherfax (WXFAX) and navigational telex (NAVTEX) broadcasts to inform mariners of weather, navigation and safety conditions. A satphone can link you directly to government weather websites and private services such as WeatherNet that make downloading weather data quick and easy. SkyEye can let you receive real-time weather directly from satellites that can be combined with WindPlot GRIB files for the most comprehensive weather forecasting tools available. FOR FREE INFORMATION ON THE SEATECH SYSTEM & A CAPN DEMO DISK Tel: 800.444.2581 281.334.1174 Fax: 281.334.3320 email: [email protected] website: www.sea-tech.com

SEATECH NAVIGATOR PACKAGE Make Your Computer

“The Cruising Computer"™ ♦ Our SeaTech Navigator Package includes the installation and setup of the SeaTech System Software, the most complete navigation, communication and weather package available (listed below) ♦ Setup includes testing of GPS & AIS input (if those options are purchased) ♦ We will include the setup and installation of any other software and/or hardware purchased from us or provided to us by you ♦ We will optimize the Windows Operating System (OS) for fast, reliable performance ♦ Options: ♦ Installation and setup on your existing computer with Windows XP or higher ♦ Purchase, installation and setup of a new customer-approved 10", 15", or 17" notebook computer (major brand, current market price)

SeaTech System Software: CAPN VOYAGER MOSAIC ECS (SEE OTHER SIDE) PREMIER NAVIGATION SOFTWARE PACKAGE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

All NOAA Raster & Vector Charts All USACE Inland Waterway Charts NGA World Planning Charts DMA Atlas of Pilot Charts CHS Coast Guard Radio Aids to Navigation NOAA Chart No. 1 (Raster) USACE Chart No. 1 (Vector) NIMA Distances Between Ports Pub.151 NOAA Distances Between US Ports NOAA Federal Meteorological Handbook No. 1 NGA Handbook of Compass Adjustment NIMA International Code of Signals NOAA Magnetic Variation Charts NOAA Marine Weather Service Charts NWS Mariner’s Guide for Hurricane Awareness USCG MF and HF Channels Nautical Calculators NOAA Nautical Chart Users Manual USCG Navigation Rules NGA List of Lights NOAA Coast Pilots NOAA Hurricane Basics NWS Observing Handbook No. 1 MPC Weatherfax Chart User Guide

• NIMA Radar Navigation & Maneuvering Board Manual • NGA Radio Navigation Aids • NGA Sailing Directions Enroute • NGA Sailing Directions Planning Guides • NGA & NIMA Sight Reduction Tables • NOAA State Chart Catalogs • CIA World Factbook • USCG US VHF Channels • USCG Light Lists • Xaxero World of Weatherfax • NGA World Port Index • NWS Worldwide Marine Radiofacsimile Broadcast Schedules • Xaxero WindPlot GRIB Viewer Demo • NOAA Weather Resources • NIMA American Practical Navigator – Bowditch • NWS Marine Weather Fact Sheet • Worldwide Hydrographic Offices • SSB Simplified

$499

Plus Actual Cost of New Computer (if that option is chosen) SEATECH SYSTEMS • Tel: 800.444.2581 • 281.334.1174 • www.sea-tech.com • [email protected]

CAPN NAVIGATION SOFTWARE "Designed by Professional Mariners, Popular with Cruisers” CAPN features: • • • • •

Most reliable and easy to use navigation software available. The most advanced and practical navigation features available anywhere. The best charts and navigation data from official sources for the entire US, including commercial inland waterways. Enterprise licensing and support for cost effective fleet-wide deployment. All backed by SeaTech System's experienced customer support and 16 years’ experience.

CAPN Feature Highlights Vector and Raster Charts

CAPN US DVD SET includes all available Official NOAA raster and vector charts, aerial photos, and 3D bathy charts covering the US, including commercial inland waterways. They are all included in a set of 18 DVDs. All the charts you need without having to spend additional money for additional chart regions or chart types.

Seamless Display

Mosaic, CAPN’s proprietary chart integration technology, not only allows seamless quilting and hybrid display of vector and raster charts, but also intelligently selects the best-scale charts for the current zoom level. Overlay feature allows various chart types to be set at different levels of transparency, creating a single integrated chart.

AIS - Ready

Connect an Automated Identification System (AIS) receiver to your PC. Then let CAPN plot the position, course, speed, type, size and identity of commercial traffic near your vessel. When combined with radar, this is the ultimate situational awareness system.

Video Camera - Ready

Monitor your engine room, cargo areas, barges, passenger areas or docking! CAPN comes ready to work with today's wireless video cameras making installation a breeze. Separate video feed windows can be opened within CAPN, and minimized or resized as desired.

Alerts

Visual and audible alerts for vital events such as Waypoint Approach/Arrival, Alarm Zone Approach/Entry, Man Overboard, Outside Anchor Zone, Cross Track Error, and GPS Trouble. CAPN is the only program that allows you to dead reckon and easily plot manual bearings (LOPs) should your GPS fail.

Tides and Currents

Yes, they are included too. Display them separately or right on top of your charts.

Features: Display of NOAA RNC, NOAA ENC, NGA DNC, USACE IENC, 3D Bathymetric, Aerial Photo Charts & Private Cruising Charts, Seamless Charting, Transparent Raster Display, Chart Panning, Nautical Almanac, Tides & Currents, Compass Calibration, Compass Deviation, Compass Rose, Integrated Coast Pilots, Trip Log, Steer To, Route Planning, Route Tracking, Route Export, Autopilot Control, Internet Weather Link, Integrated AIS Display & CPA, Night Colors & Intensity, Hi-Bright Daytime Display, Depth Strip Chart Display, Integrated Video Display, Voice Alert & Alarm, Visual Alert & Alarm, Integrated Emergency MOB System, Set PC to GPS Time, Mark & Alarm Zone, Horizontal or Vertical Split View, Custom Nav Console Display, Course or Route Leg Up Display, Chart Zoom By Distance, Full Screen View, Digital Manual & Help, Tutorial

Other navigation companies and products come and go. CAPN is here to stay.

$449

SEATECH SYSTEMS • Tel: 800.444.2581 • 281.334.1174 • www.sea-tech.com • [email protected]

SOFTCHART DIGITAL NAUTICAL CHARTS International Regions SoftChart’s charts stand out from the competition due to their superior color rendering. Drawing from the best international standards, SoftChart cartographers have created an optimized color palette for representing water, landmarks, depths, navigational aids, and other features. The result: not only are SoftChart images striking to view on screen, but when compared side-byside to other raster chart brands SoftChart’s deeply saturated colors are far more visible in bright daylight conditions. Because they utilize the open-architecture NOS/GEO format, SoftChart raster charts are fully compatible with nearly all of the leading navigational software programs. REGION

DESCRIPTION

100

US-Mexican Border to Acapulco

101

Acapulco to Panama Canal

102

US-Mexican Border to Panama Canal

103

Cuba Including Marina Hemingway

104

Bahamas & Bermuda, Turks & Caicos, North Coast Dominican Republic & Mona Passage (includes private cruising guide charts)

105

Northern Caribbean: Cayman Islands, Jamaica & Hispaniola

106

Eastern & Southern Caribbean: Virgin Islands to Venezuela, North Coast of South America Including Panama Canal

109

Panama Canal to Peru Including the Galapagos Islands

450

International Planning Charts of the World

500

SPECIAL Caribbean Collection (Regions 102, 103, 105, 106)

$299

Each Region

While Supplies Last

$149

SEATECH SYSTEMS • Tel: 800.444.2581 • 281.334.1174 • www.sea-tech.com • [email protected]

US GLOBALSAT USB GPS RECEIVER "Incredible Performance" The US GlobalSat “G-Mouse” GPS Receiver is completely waterproof and incorporates an active patch antenna for the highest level of GPS accuracy. Since power and data are transferred through the same USB cable from the G-Mouse, there is no need for batteries or any other external power supply.

This GPS utilizes the SiRF Star III chipset. This chipset is known for having fast acquisition times as well as being able to receive a GPS signal where other GPS chipsets might not have been able to acquire a solid signal, or “fix”. The GlobalSat G-Mouse outputs a standard NMEA 0183 protocol used by all popular marine navigation software applications, including The CAPN. The G-Mouse has a 59-inch cable and a suction cup for easy mounting. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Weight: USB Cable Length: Acquisition Rate: GPS Chipset: Channels: Accuracy: GPS Protocol: Operating Temp: Drivers Available:

2.08-in diameter x 0.75-in (53mm dia. X 19.2mm) 2.2 ounces (62/37g) 59-in (1.5 mm) 8 sec., average (hot start); 45 sec., average (cold start) SiRF Star III e/LP 20 all-in-view tracking 5m 2D RMS WAAS enabled 10m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Default: NMEA 0183 -40 to 176 degrees F (-40 to 80 degrees C) Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8; MAC; Linux

$59 SEATECH SYSTEMS • Tel: 800.444.2581 • 281.334.1174 • www.sea-tech.com • [email protected]

Fully capable Class B AIS transponder for pleasure craft and fishing boats

Class B AIS transponder for Non-SOLAS vessels

Collision-risk management functions

• 2 W output power • Dual channel AIS receiver

• CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to CPA) • Target list and dangerous list • Collision alarm • External alarm connection to emit a collision alarm from external audio equipment on the deck or tower

Full dot-matrix display visually shows real-time vessel traffic information • PC and other marine network equipment is not required (But can be connected)

IPX7 waterproof protection

Integration with Icom VHF radios (IC-M604 or IC-M504*)

3 lines of NMEA0183 Input/Output

• DSC button allows you to make a DSC individual call to a selected vessel instantly • Matching design with Icom radios

GPS receiver comes with MA-500TR

* IC-M604/M504: Compatible new version required.

• 1m depth for 30 minutes (except connectors)

CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER

Plotter screens

Target list and Dangerous list screens

Detail screens

• North up and Auto course up selectable • CPA and TCPA vessel icons ( ) will blink on the display

• Dangerous list provides a list of vessels within CPA (6NM) and TCPA (60 minutes) range and can be sorted by CPA or TCPA

• Shows target vessel’s information

SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL • Frequency coverage

: 161.975, 162.025MHz (default)

156.025–162.025MHz • Type of emission : 16K0GXW (GMSK) • Antenna impedance : 50Ω • Usable temperature range : –20˚C to +60˚C ; –4˚F to +140˚F • Power supply requirement : 12.0V DC (10.8–15.6V) • Current drain Tx : 1.5A Rx 0.7A • Dimensions (W×H×D) : 165×110×123 mm; (projections not included) 61⁄2×411⁄32×427⁄32 in • Weight (approx.) : 1000g; 2.2lb

RECEIVER • Sensitivity • Adjacent Ch selectivity • Spurious response • Intermodulation • Conducted spurious emission

: –110dBm (AIS/DSC) : More than 70dB (AIS/DSC) : More than 74dB (AIS) More than 70dB (DSC) : More than 65dB (AIS/DSC) : Less than –57dBm (AIS)

Measurements made in accordance with IEC 62287-1.

• Transmit power • Conducted spurious emission

GPS receiver

VHF antenna

TRANSMITTER : 2W : Less than –36dBm

MA-500TR (Rear view)

DATA INTERFACE

Cloning cable receptacle

• Data Input Interface

: IEC 61162-1:2000 (4,800bps) IEC 61162-2 (38,400bps) Sentence format RMC, GGA, GSA, GSV, DSC and VTG Input level (at 2V applied) Less than 2mA • Data Output Interface : IEC 61162-1:2000 (4,800bps) IEC 61162-2 (38,400bps) Sentence format VDM, VDO, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC and VTG Output level 5V, 40mA Max. RS-422 balanced • Rating of alert terminal : DC24V 500mA max.

VHF radio (IC-M604 or M504)

MA-500TR contents: ● AIS transponder ● Mounting bracket kits ● GPS receiver with 10m cable ● DC power cable ● NMEA connector cable

NMEA Input/Output (3-lines)

DC power connector

MMSI data can be transferred to the radio for DSC individual call

External audio

External alarm connection to emit a collision alarm from an external audio equipment

This device has not been approved by the appropriate authorities in each country. This device may not be sold or leased, or be offered for sale or lease, until approval has been obtained. All stated features, appearances, screen shots and specifications may be subject to change without notice. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Japan and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.

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Your local distributor/dealer:

$849

10PS0020

© 2010 Icom Inc.

Printed in Japan

AIS RECEIVER

Advanced Collision Avoidance with Real-time Vessel Traffic Information

Dual Channel Receive Capability

Built-in Antenna Splitter to Share One Antenna

The MXA-5000 receives both Ch. 87B (161.975MHz) and Ch. 88B (162.025MHz) simultaneously. This dual channel receive makes the MXA-5000 more flexible for obtaining AIS information from AIS transponders that operate on only one channel. In addition, the MXA-5000 also receives both Class A and Class B AIS data.

The MXA-5000 can be installed between a VHF antenna and a VHF radio. While receiving a VHF radio signal*, the MXA-5000 receives AIS data. When you transmit from the connected VHF radio, the Tx signal bypasses the MXA-5000 to protect the internal circuit. * Insertion loss : 3.5dB (approx.)

GPS Data Multiplex Dual Mode Data Output

When connected a GPS receiver to the MXA-5000, GPS position information such as RMC, GGA, GNS and GLL formats can be multiplexed with AIS data (VDM format) and simplifies wiring.

The MXA-5000 has two data output. One is RS-422 for connection with equipment such as marine radar or GPS chartplotter. Those equipments which accept the VDM sentence format will show the AIS data on the display. The second is RS-232C for PC connection. When using with AIS plotter software*, the MXA-5000 allows you to monitor other vessel traffic on your PC.

The MXA-5000 is only 132(W)×34(H)×155(D)* mm and weighs only 400g* for easy and flexible installation.

* Not supplied from Icom.

* Mounting bracket is not included.

The above background illustration shows AIS screen image only.

Compact Size and Light Weight Body

AIS RECEIVER

What is AIS? Icom’s MXA-5000 AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver will pick up real-time transmissions from vessels that use an AIS transponder. Such transponders are now required for SOLAS vessels by SOLAS regulations. The AIS transponder sends accurate navigation information such as: • Static Information — Vessel call sign, name, MMSI number, dimensions, type

• Voyage-Related Information — Draft, cargo type, destination and estimated time of arrival • Dynamic Information — Time in universal time, coordinated, latitude/longitude position, course over ground, speed over ground, heading, rate of turn, navigational status. For more details, please refer to “http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/enav/AIS/default.htm”

SPECIFICATIONS

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

GENERAL • Frequency coverage

VHF antenna 11.8mm; 15/32 in 154.5mm; 63/32 in

Antenna connectors 3mm; in radius

1 /8

: –116dBm typ. : More than 70dB : More than 70dB : More than 65dB : More than 40dB : Less than –57dBm

13.2mm; /32 in

17

DC power connector 19

142mm; 5 /32 in 13.2mm; 17 /32 in

131.6mm; 53/16 in

: IEC 61162-1:2000 (4,800bps) RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL Less than 2mA

• Data Output Interface To navigation equipment Sentence format Output level To PC Sentence format Output level

: IEC 61162-2 (38,400bps) RS-422 balanced VDM 5V, 40mA Max. RS-232C unbalanced VDM ±5V, ±35mA typ.

DATA OUT (RS-422)

33.5mm; 5.5mm; 5/32 in 15/16 in

DATA INTERFACE • Data Input Interface Sentence format Input level

GPS receiver

MXA-5000 (Rear view) 5mm; 3/16 in 5mm; 3/16 in

RECEIVER

VHF radio

DATA IN

60mm; 23/8 in

• Receive emission designator • Antenna impedance : 50Ω • Usable temperature range : –20˚C to +60˚C ; –4˚F to +140˚F • Power supply requirement: 12.0V DC (10.8–15.6V) • Current drain (12.0V DC) : 0.25A • Weight (approx:) : 400g; 14.1oz Mounting brackets attached 460g; 1.0lb

• Sensitivity • Adjacent Ch selectivity • Spurious response • Intermodulation • Hum and noise ratio • Conducted spurious emission

DIMENSIONS

: 161.975MHz (Ch 87B) and 162.025MHz (Ch 88B) Simultaneous receive : 16K0F1D (GMSK)

(When 2V applied)

PC DATA OUT (RS-232C)

and/or

Navigation equipment

Supplied accessories: ● Mounting bracket kits

PC

● DC power cable

Measurements made in accordance with IEC 62287-1. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.

1-1-32, Kami-minami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Phone: +81 (06) 6793 5302

Fax: +81 (06) 6793 0013

2380 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, U.S.A. Phone : +1 (425) 454-8155 Fax : +1 (425) 454-1509 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icomamerica.com

146A Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand Phone : +64 (09) 274 4062 Fax : +64 (09) 274 4708 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icom.co.nz

Unit 9, Sea St., Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8LD, U.K. Phone : +44 (01227) 741741 Fax : +44 (01227) 741742 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icomuk.co.uk

Glenwood Centre #150-6165 Highway 17, Delta, B.C., V4K 5B8, Canada Phone : +1 (604) 952-4266 Fax : +1 (604) 952-0090 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icomcanada.com

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Zac de la Plaine, 1 Rue Brindejonc des Moulinais, BP 45804, 31505 Toulouse Cedex 5, France Phone : +33 (5) 61 36 03 03 Fax : +33 (5) 61 36 03 00 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icom-france.com

Unit 1 / 103 Garden Road, Clayton, VIC 3168 Australia Phone : +61 (03) 9549 7500 Fax : +61 (03) 9549 7505 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icom.net.au

Ctra. Rubi, No. 88 "Edificio Can Castanyer" Bajos A 08174, Sant Cugat del Valles, Barcelona, Spain Phone : +34 (93) 590 26 70 Fax : +34 (93) 589 04 46 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icomspain.com

81-850 Sopot, ul. 3 Maja 54, Poland Phone : +48 (58) 550 7135 Fax : +48 (58) 551 0484 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.icompolska.com.pl

URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html

6F No. 68, Sec. 1 Cheng-Teh Road, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone : +886 (02) 2559 1899 Fax : +886 (02) 2559 1874 E-mail : [email protected] URL : http://www.asia-icom.com

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$299.99

08EK0440

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SMART RADIO 161 AIS RECEIVER "Now You Can See Who’s Coming Over the Horizon" The Smart Radio 161 Automatic Information System (AIS) is a high quality very high frequency (VHF) frequency modulation (FM) marine radio receiver. The SR 161 makes it possible to receive important information from boats, ships, buoys, lighthouses, search and rescue (SAR) helicopters, Coast Guard vessels, pilot boats, weather stations, etc. that are equipped with AIS transponders. This information can be plotted graphically on a digital chart plotter or with the most navigation software such as The CAPN, Nobeltec, MaxSea, Coastal Explorer, etc. AIS is a requirement for all vessels over 300 gross tons according to the International Marine Organization (IMO) and under Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) regulations. This means that a large number of vessels and other navigation aids (NAVAIDS) will be seen by your SR 161 and can significantly contribute to your vessel's safety. AIS was primarily developed to make it possible to identify vessels and monitor their movements to improve safety and efficiency in navigation. AIS provides more information than radar and includes displays of the vessel's name, call sign, mobile maritime service identity (MMSI) number, position (POS), speed over ground (SOG), course over ground (COG) and additional information in a National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 data format. AIS operates primarily on two dedicated marine VHF FM frequencies: AIS 1 (161.975 MHz) channel 87B and AIS 2 (161.025 MHz) channel 88B. In areas where these two channels are not available, AIS can automatically change to other alternatively available frequencies. Marine VHF FM radio has a normal range of 20 nm. The SR 161 can use a standard marine VHF antenna and cabling. An optional antenna splitter ($119) allows the use of your existing VHF antenna (see other side). The SR 161 connects to a PC or chart plotter through a standard RS-232 (9-pin) serial port and can be adapted to a USB port with an optional adapter ($49). Technical Data: • Power supply - 9 to 15 VDC • Power consumption -