Marine band receiver

little_monkey_3

hi can anybody advise on a suitable receiver to pick up broadcast from ships and dock control in Felixstowe docks. Have no knowledge about these things so would like it to be simple to use and cheap ( no more than £50 ).
any help much appreciated.

red40

We use a basic AIS system in work, although its for the Irish Sea, but Felixstowe does have there own website for seeing what ships are in the area.

Here, it quite easy to use.

With regards receivers have a look at shipPlotter here which is another useful tool and can be used as a PC programme.

For scanners/receivers you will need one that has a frequency band between 161.975 and 162.025MHz. Maplins have a few worth looking at and you can also buy on ebay (but you take your chances there).

Dukie_Boy

HI little_monkey
there is a couple in Maplin'catalogue

Ref N58aa sab9 air&marine band radio £24-99 page 61
RefQT68y sab2005 digital air & marineband £ 49-99 page 61
technical help line 09063021353 take care 50p-min.
or https://www.maplin.co.uk

good luck
dukie boy