This AIS bundle includes the COM100 OEM AIS receiver, alongside the AV20 AIS Antenna. This package is an ideal all-in-one AIS receiver solution for UAV’s and Drones.

The COM100 OEM AIS Receiver is a dual channel parallel synthesised AIS receiver in a small footprint PCB module suitable for integration into customer equipment. It provides NMEA 0183 serial data output with USB and Ethernet connection options. This lightweight unit is ideal for deployment in remote situations, where space, weight and reliability are critical factors.

The COM100 OEM AIS Receiver has been specifically designed for use by system integrators in the professional market and uses Comar’s well proven high sensitivity dual channel parallel receiver.

AV20 Details:

The AV20 is a lightweight, compact 1/4 wave AIS antenna with a rubber coated helical whip section, resulting in low windage and ideal for use with the COM100 series AIS receiver.

The antenna has a skirt covering the BNC connector at the base for full weather protection and is supplied with right angle bracket and 3m patch lead.

FEATURES

Industry Grade Dual Channel AIS Receiver (OEM)
Space saving, lightweight design
Ideal for remote mobile monitoring of sea traffic
Suitable for integrating into customer equipment
Provides NMEA 0183 AIS vessel data
NMEA 0183 output screw terminals
Optional Ethernet and USB ports for local monitoring (FTDI VCP emulation)

APPLICATIONS

Managing sea traffic in remote locations
Locating and tracking ships in remote areas
Monitoring fishing zones
Assisting in Search and Rescue operations

Technical Specification

Specification	Details
Part Number / SKU	COM100-AV20
Model	Comar COM100 OEM AIS Receiver & AV20 Helical Antenna Bundle
Primary Application	Compact OEM AIS Integration, ASVs/USVs, Portable Monitoring Kits, Custom Enclosures
Receiver Architecture	Dual Parallel Channel Receiver (Class A, Class B, SOTDMA, AtoN, SART)
Frequency Range	156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz (AIS 1: 161.975 MHz, AIS 2: 162.025 MHz)
Receiver Sensitivity	-112 dBm for 20% PER
Supply Voltage	3.3 V DC to 5 V DC (Regulated OEM input for receiver)
Power Consumption	< 0.5 W (Ultra-low power operation)
Data Output Formats	• NMEA 0183: High-speed differential / TTL Serial output (38,400 baud) • USB: TTL-to-USB serial interface support
Antenna Type & Spec	Comar AV20 1/4 Wave Helical (0 dBi gain, 50 Ohm impedance, VSWR < 1.5:1)
RF Interconnect Interface	U.FL / MMCX to SO239 Coaxial Patch Cable
Country of Origin	United Kingdom (UK)
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Form Factor / Housing	Shielded OEM PCB Module + Fiberglass/Polyurethane Stubby Antenna
Dimensions & Weight	Combined Bundle Weight: < 250 g