Key features
Full Class B SOTDMA with smartAIS send and receive and integrated no-loss splitter. Monitor and control onboard systems and keep alerted on board or ashore from your smartphone.
- Add H1P portable handset for full VHF capability
- Built-in Class B SOTDMA with no-loss antenna splitter
- Built-in WiFi and Cellular connectivity on monitoring on board and ashore
- Low power consumption hub
- 10Hz GPS antenna
- Monitor up to 5 sensors connected directly
- Network to NMEA2000 to monitor sensors remotely and recieve Man Overboard alarms from other devices
| What's in the box | |
| M1 Hub, GPS Antenna, Power Cable, Audio Cable, External Sensors Cable, External Wifi Cable, VHF patch cable | |
| General | |
| Size | 168mm x 168mm x 58.7mm depth (6 5/8” x 6 5/8” x 2 5/16”) |
| Power Supply | 9-33V. 12V: 6A max, 500mA nominal |
| Weight | 770g (1.7lbs) |
| Environmental | Waterproof (IPx7) |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to 131°F) |
| Supported Protocols | AIS Class B SO-TDMA, VHF Voice, Class D DSC, ATIS (user configurable, EU region), NOAA Weather (US region) |
| Transmitter Frequency Error | Less than 300Hz |
| Antenna Connector | SO239 |
| Splitter | Max input power 25W, Insertion Loss RX 0dB, TX < 1dB |
| Splitter Connector | BNC (2W) |
| VHF | |
| VHF Frequency Range Transmit | 156.025–161.600 MHz |
| VHF Frequency Range Receive | 156.050–163.275 MHz |
| Dedicated Rx Channels | 3 |
| Power Output | 25W, 1W (High, Low) |
| Regions | USA, CAN, INT |
| Sensitivity (12 Db Sinad) | -116 dBm |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| Spurious Response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 70 dB |
| Spurious Emissions | Less than –80 dBc (at 25 W) |
| Max Audio Output Power | 10W, < 1% THD |
| Direct Calling (DSC) | |
| Class | D |
| Dedicated Receive Channels | 1 |
| Sensitivity (1% Ber) | -113 dBm |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| Spurious Response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 70 dB |
| AIS | |
| Class | SO-TDMA Class B |
| Dedicated Receive Channels | 2 |
| Frequency Range | 156.025 – 162.025 MHz |
| Power Output | 5W, 1W (High, Low) |
| AIS Sensitivity (20% Per) | -112 dBm |
| Adjacent Channel Selectivity | 80 dB |
| Spurious Response | 70 dB |
| Intermodulation | 65 dB |
| GNSS | |
| Sensitivity | -167dBm |
| Constellations | GPS, GLONASS, Bei Dou, Galilleo |
| Channels | 72 |
| Differential Support | SBAS, WAAS, EGNOS |
| Navigation Rate | 10Hz |
| Connector | SMA |
| Certifications | IEC 61108 |
| Features | Anti-jamming, Anti-spoofing |
| Networking | |
| Nmea 2000 Gateway | 1 x Isolated Micro-C male port, AIS and GPS PGN output, Gateway Translations to/from NMEA0183 |
| Nmea 0183 | 1 x Isolated NMEA0183 ports, AIS and GPS sentences, Gateway Translations to/from NMEA2000, 4800 / 38400 baud |
| Wireless | Access Point for up to 10 devices, 2.4GHz, 802.11b/g/n, Integrated Antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port (optional) |
| Wireless Security | WPA2 Personal |
| Cloud Connectivity | LTE-Cat1 with 3G fallback (USA), 3G (Canada, EU, Asia), Integrated SIM, Integrated Antenna, SMA-RP external antenna port (optional) |
| Control Outputs | 2 Outputs. Low side driven (max 200mA) |
| Sensors | |
| Heading | 9-Axial, Internal use only, Accuracy: +/- 1 deg, Updated rate: 10Hz (max) |
| Battery Voltage | Measured at power input |
| External Sensor Inputs | 5 Inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog (0-17V) |
| Audio | |
| Supported Functions | VHF RX, Alarms |
| Amplifier | 10W Class D, THD < 1% |
| Speaker | 4 ohm |
Specifications may change due to product improvements and different product release versions.
Includes Vesper Marine's patented AIS technology. For more information about our international patents, contact us.
| Product features | Cortex V1 VHF with AIS | Cortex M1 AIS |
| Description | VHF Radio + SOTDMA smartAIS transponder + Remote Vessel Monitoring | SOTDMA smartAIS transponder + Remote Vessel Monitoring |
| Main Components | Cortex M1 + Cortex H1 + External GPS Antenna | Cortex M1 + External GPS Antenna |
| VHF Voice Calling |  |
Upgrade by adding H1P Handset |
| Class D DSC | |
Upgrade by adding H1P Handset |
| Cortex H1 Handset included | |
VHF Ready. Just add H1P for full VHF functionality |
| Multiple VHF Stations | Upto 10 wired H1 or wireless H1P handsets | Upgrade by adding H1P Handset |
| AIS and VHF Display | High resolution 4" color touch screen or using a smartphone or tablet | AIS display using a smartphone or tablet. |
| Collision Avoidance - Determines crossing situations by CPA and TCPA and triggers alarms with prioritization | |
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| Anchor Watch - Triggers an alarm if your anchor is dragging as well as with changes in anchor due to wind direction, wind speed and water depth | |
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| Safety of Crew - Triggers an alarm if a crew member falls overboard (works with any manufacturer MOB) and provides position information with updates for quick retrieval | |
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| Alarm Management - Dedicated built-in alarms, do not need any other equipment to trigger alarms | |
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| Built-in WiFi – Access anywhere on board. Monitor and control your AIS transponder at all times from your smartphone or tablet | |
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| NMEA 2000 Gateway - Translates NMEA 2000 navigation data and routes it over WiFi to smartphones and tablets or NMEA 2000 or 0183 to radar, chartplotters and other navigation equipment | |
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| Higher resolution GPS – Fast 10HZ update rate for smoother GPS tracking. | |
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| GPS source for the entire navigation network | |
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| Upgradable AIS platform – Automatic firmware updates from your smartphone or tablet | |
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| Low power consumption | Good, 6W | Good, 6W |
| Built-in GPS antenna with an optional external GPS antenna | |
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| Intelligent filtering - Filters can be set based on vessel range, speed, CPA and TCPA | |
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| Galvanic isolated ports - Protect your transponder and connected equipment from high current. | |
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| Fully waterproof IPx7 rating - Can be mounted anywhere | |
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| Remote Vessel Monitoring | |
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| Bracket or flush mounting included | |
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