June 12, 2019
Software & app to configure an AIS transponder

How to Configure an AIS Transponder

  This article explains how to configure an AIS transponder, either using our proAIS2 software for PC/MAC or with a free Android app called AISConfig. This article is for AIT1500, AIT1500N2K, AIT2000, AIT2500, AIT3000 and Nomad. Our other transponders can only be configured through a computer by connecting the USB […]
May 2, 2019

How to use and install Digital Yacht proAIS2 on a MAC

If you’re installing a Digital Yacht AIS Class B transponder, you’ll need to program the unit with your “static” boat data prior to installation.  proAIS2 is available for PC and MAC and here’s a quick walk through of how to install on a MAC from our CD or website If […]
April 16, 2019

proAIS 2 – Windows 10 Scaling Problem

With the resolution of LCD screens for laptops getting higher and higher, Microsoft introduced a Display Scaling feature in Windows 10 that allowed users to scale the size of the window that applications create so that they appear larger on high resolution LCDs. Unfortunately on older Apps like our proAIS2 […]
March 15, 2019

GPS Roll-Over April 2019

It is over 20 years since the first GPS Roll-Over (21/22 August 1999) which, although over shadowed by the more notorious “Millenium Bug”, caused much concern for GPS manufacturers and users, worried that their GPS units would stop working. Although some GPS models did have problems, world armageddon did not […]
January 3, 2019

Digital Yacht introduce MOB100 AIS man-overboard beacon

Digital Yacht have teamed up with SIMY to create the World’s smallest AIS MOB Beacon (personal SART). SIMY is a division of leading space company Syrlinks (designers of the Rosetta probe) who specialise in miniaturising and low power electronics. The AIS MOB100 Beacon incorporates a super sensitive 72 channel GPS and […]
November 26, 2018
Explanation of the new AIS Class B SOTDMA

White Paper on New Class B “SOTDMA” technology

Many people are unaware of the recent approval of a new AIS Class B “SOTDMA” technology that sits nicely between the two existing Class A and Class B technologies. Clear online information about Class B “SOTDMA” still seems to be in short supply, so we have produced a White Paper […]
October 23, 2018

Digital Yacht nominated for two DAME awards at METS 2018

Digital Yacht have been nominated for two DAME Awards at this years 2018 METS marine equipment show. 4G Connect with its Amazon Alexa integration appealed to the judges.  It’s a 4G web/internet access solution for boats offering ranges up to 20NM offshore.  Insert you choice of SIM card and it […]
September 30, 2018

Digital Yacht at Annapolis Sail Show – Booth A8

Digital Yacht will be exhibiting at the Annapolis SailBoat Show, October 4-8. Come by and find us on booth A8.  We’ll have new products on display including Nomad, our portable Class B AIS system with wireless and USB interfaces, USB portable power and a portable AIS antenna for a truly […]