AMEC Cypho-150, User Manual

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 CYPHO-150 Overview
The AMEC CYPHO-150X (any CYPHO-150 model) is an AIS receiver. It
receives AIS navigation data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby and
improves navigation safety. CYPHO-150X is designed to inter-operate
with AIS Class A or Class B transponders, and any other AIS station
operating on the AIS VHF data link.
CYPHO-150X is built with two parallel AIS receivers in one box
monitoring the default marine VHF AIS channels, i.e. 161.975 and
162.025 MHz with optimized sensitivity. Having CYPHO-150X AIS
receiver on board, not only can you monitor the status of the vessels
in the surrounding area, but also receive the dynamic information
(position, speed, SOG, etc.), static information (ship name, MMSI, call
sign, etc.), and voyage related information (cargo type, destination,
etc.) from any vessels nearby that are equipped with AIS
transponders.