Category Archives: Marine Articles

How to Choose Between an AIS Transponder with a Built-In Splitter or a Dedicated VHF/AIS splitter

When you’re installing an AIS transponder on your vessel, one of the first questions is: [...]

MPPT Devices for Marine: What They Are, How They Work, and Why You Need One

Modern vessels rely more than ever on onboard electrical systems. From navigation electronics and lighting [...]

MMSI: What It Is and Why It’s Regulated

Imagine you’re setting sail on a calm afternoon. The radio crackles, a digital distress alert [...]

Who Needs a Portable AIS? A Case for the Quark‑elec A053T Portable Class B AIS Transponder

Who Needs a Portable AIS Transponder — and Why Over the past few years, AIS [...]

Why is a common ground essential? Safety with Quark-elec

When you’re out on the water, reliability isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. From navigation [...]

Communication at Sea. Why you need the C201.

Unwavering Reliability in Rough Conditions The C201 is IPX7-rated waterproof, capable of being submerged up [...]

Which AIS Receiver is best for me? A026 or A026+?

When stepping into the world of AIS (Automatic Identification System) receivers, Quark-Elec’s A026 and A026+ [...]

Quark-elec joins British Marine

Quark-elec are proud to have been accepted as British Marine members.

Navionics APP now compatible with QUARK-ELEC AIS via WiFi.

Navionics have updated their APP for compatibility with Quark-elec and other devices.

What is USB OTG?

Understanding a difference between USB and USB OTG