Category Archives: Marine Electronic Help and Advice

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 [...]

Introducing Even Smarter Connectivity: The Latest Updates to our A027+ AIS Receiver

We’re excited to announce major enhancements to our A027+ NMEA 2000 AIS Receiver, making an [...]

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 [...]

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+ [...]

Introducing the A052T Class B+ AIS Transponder

Engineered In-House, Designed with Purpose Our Class B+ AIS Transponder finally Released! After more than [...]

It’s Official… Quark-elec and Navionics

Compatible with Navioncis since 2019 ---and it's now official!

Compare AIS and Multiplexer Setups

Browse the most popular solutions' diagrams