Dec 2009 Update

AirNav Development · December 17, 2009, 03:14:23 AM

We are today receiving the latest Hardware sample from the HW development team. If all is Ok with it we will finalize the software/firmware development in 4-8 weeks. We are also preparing the final graphical work for the box, sleeve and CD envelope.

This has been a very challenging project for us but we are sure that once released it will be a success.

VK2GEL · December 17, 2009, 08:54:59 AM

Outstanding, eagerly awaiting your product.

tarbat · December 17, 2009, 09:19:31 AM

Still running the beta software here every day, so if there's a later beta, let me know and I can test.

Johnn · December 17, 2009, 10:41:42 AM

Many thanks for the update airnav :)

jannuh · December 17, 2009, 02:26:48 PM

Will it be just a combined hardware/software solution, or is software compatible with other hardware (NMEA) receivers??

AirNav Development · December 17, 2009, 02:36:30 PM

The software is compatible with other receivers.

jannuh · December 18, 2009, 09:44:53 AM

My question wasn't complete, so part 2:

.. and will the software be sold seperatly??

AirNav Development · December 18, 2009, 05:14:18 PM

Yes,w e believe so but the final commercial agreement is not yet completed.

Pinza · December 18, 2009, 11:55:34 PM

Hi AirNav,

The best thing about my Radarbox is that it worked 'out of the box' - ie as delivered.

Powered from USB cable (with no additional power supply needed) and complete with a basic antennae.

Will ShipTrax ship with a similar 'works out of the box' option?

I had a very enjoyable round Britain cruise in September with a basic setup of Admiralty Charts running on a Samsung NC10 netbook - centered on a GPS feed from a handheld Garmin GPSr. (connected via bespoke USB cable to a 'virtual' serial port).

I would have loved to have had live AIS data too - but was put off by the hassle of additional power supply and aerial.

A 'work out of the box' solution would be great - although I accept not much help to me at home (as far from the UK shore as you can get!) but parents live by the sea and I'm up for another cruise in 2010!

Cheers
Chris

AirNav Development · December 19, 2009, 12:32:38 AM

"Will ShipTrax ship with a similar 'works out of the box' option?"

Absolutely. Just like RadarBox. Antena, USB cable, hardware and software. Plug-n-play and will all the expertise we gained from RadarBox included (MyLog, Alerts, SmartView, etc).

radarspotter10 · January 04, 2010, 12:26:32 PM

Quote from: AirNav Development on December 19, 2009, 12:32:38 AM
"Will ShipTrax ship with a similar 'works out of the box' option?"

Absolutely. Just like RadarBox. Antena, USB cable, hardware and software. Plug-n-play and will all the expertise we gained from RadarBox included (MyLog, Alerts, SmartView, etc).

hi airnav.
Any word yet on the ShipTrax looking forward to the release.
I just renew my airnav live, waiting for ShipTrax now.
from pat

Peter · January 11, 2010, 05:16:56 PM

I've noticed one price has appeared on the website, so things must be moving! The licence to connect to the website is £120 / annum, or equivalent. Add on the cost of the software for those who already have a suitable receiver, you can soon estimate a likely outlay.
Of course if you go for the whole package, the 1st years connection fee is inclusive.
Start saving!

Peter

Johnn · January 12, 2010, 05:03:38 PM

Hi
Will the 'Ship Trax Network' be in real-time - live and not 5 min delayed etc like radar box?
Thanks

Allocator · January 12, 2010, 07:29:20 PM

Quote from: Johnn on January 12, 2010, 05:03:38 PM
Hi
Will the 'Ship Trax Network' be in real-time - live and not 5 min delayed etc like radar box?
Thanks

How will you know? How far will a ship travel in 5 minutes?

tarbat · January 13, 2010, 09:31:54 AM

Quote from: Allocator on January 12, 2010, 07:29:20 PMHow will you know? How far will a ship travel in 5 minutes?

Far enough to be noticable - 20knots equals approx. 1.7 miles in 5 minutes.

Dec 2009 Update

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