Frequently Asked Questions
OpenCPN
How to install an AIS station?
AIS Station Troubleshooting Guide
How to find the AIS receiver within your network
How to find my serial port number
How to build an AIS station with SDR (DVB-T)?
How can I use my VHF radio to receive AIS?
How can I use my existing VHF antenna?
What Benefits Do I Get as an AIS Partner?
AIS-Receiving Stations
Keep better track of your AIS Station's Performance and Statistics
My station appears to be offline. What should I do?
VHF AIS-Receiver
What kind of equipment and software do I need to cover my area?
How can I share AIS data from my AIS Receiver/Transceiver?
I already have an AIS Receiver with a serial port only, can I use it?
Firewall
Do I need a Computer?
Hotspot Mode
Will sharing AIS data affect my internet connection?
Can I avoid using a computer with my serial-port AIS Receiver?
How does MarineTraffic attribute received positions to certain AIS Stations?
I don't have an AIS device. Can I report my own positions by other means?