[CA] [CA11] AIS for Older E55067 10m (2kW Only) - E55067 15m (2kW Only)

[niwek]

I have an older E55067 10m (2kW Only) radar cable in my mast hooked to a M92650 scanner displaying on a RL70 radar/chartplotter. I am looking to upgrade to a C/E-Series Classic MFD and to M92650-S 2D or E52079 RD218 scanner. What I am hoping to also display is AIS on chart with radar. Will C/E-Series Classic MFDs be able to show AIS? And is the compatibility logical for the rest?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum niwek,

Q1. Will C/E-Series Classic MFDs be able to show AIS?
A1. C/E-Series Classic MFDs which have been updated with the latest available corresponding Raymarine product software update are indeed capable of displaying AIS targets within the MFD's Chart application. In order to utilize the Chart application's radar overlay feature and display AIS targets within the Radar feature, the MFD must be interfaced to a source of heading data (ex. autopilot, instrument compass, GPS compass, etc.). The AIS receiver / transceiver must be interfaced to the MFD via its NMEA 0183 communications interface.

Q2. And is the compatibility logical for the rest?
A2. The C/E-Series Classic MFDs are indeed compatible with the M92650-S 2D and E52079 RD218 radomes.

[niwek]

Thank you, looking promising! But just for my own clarity, will the C/E Classics and noted radomes be plug and play for the old 2KW radome mast cable?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

niwek,

Q. will the C/E Classics and noted radomes be plug and play for the old 2KW radome mast cable?
A. Yes.

[niwek]

Thank you very much. Response totally addresses parameters for maximizing features in a cost effective used gear upgrade (including AIS)!

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

You're welcome.