The Glomex RA201 splitter allows the use of just one VHF antenna to simultaneously receive VHF, AM/FM and AIS radio signals; without sacrificing performance on the VHF radio transceiver. This compact and economical splitter is compatible with all our AIS receivers.
The unit comes with a coaxial input from the VHF antenna and three outputs for VHF radio, AM/FM radio and AIS receiver. It requires only a 12Vdc power source with a maximum of just 25 mA power consumption.
Thanks to an electronic circuit specifically developed by Glomex and the presence of a built-in preamplifier, the RA201 splitter is able to offer high performance in all three applications, ensuring effective transmission and reception for VHF.
The splitter’s maximum input power for VHF is 100 watts, twice as much as most devices on the market.
SPECIFICATIONS:
RF:
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Frequency of radio reception: 100 KHz to 200 MHz (GO/PO/OC/FM included)
Frequency of transmission/reception VHF: 100 MHz to 200 MHz (marine/ham radio)
Frequency of AIS reception: 100 MHz to 200 MHz
Built-in preamplifier: 15dB shared on two inputs (to compensate power loss)
VHF transmit power range: from 0.2 watts min to 100 watts max
Power:
Maximum power consumption: 25 mA
Voltage source: 13.8 V (from 10 Vdc min. to 16 Vdc max)
Cable supplied: 60 cm (2’) red (+) and black (-)
Protection: fast blow fuse 5×20 mm -315 mA (included)
Connections:
VHF antenna: SO-239 jack
VHF radio: RG-58 C/U cable 60 cm (2’) + male PL-259 connector
AM/FM radio: RG-59 A/U cable 60 cm (2’) + male Motorola connector
AIS receiver: RG-58 C/U cable 60 cm (2’) + male BNC connector
Mechanical:
Housing: length 83 mm (3” ¼) x width 48 mm (2”) x height 38 mm (3” ¼)
anti-spreading metal-epoxy paint, high resistance to rust and oxidization
Mounting: by 4x M4 (4mm) screws, screws not included
INSTALLATION:
Connect the antenna cable with a PL-259 connector to the splitter RA201 S0-239 jack
Connect the marine VHF radio to RA201 using the marine “VHF radio” cable of RA201
Connect the AM/FM radio receiver to RA201 using the “AM/FM radio” cable of RA201
Connect the AIS receive only to RA201 using the “AIS receiver” cable of RA201
Connect the splitter’s power supply (can be hooked to boats’ accessory panel)
REMARKS:
Make sure that power supply polarities are not reversed: red to positive (+) and black to negative (-)
Do not use without first connecting the VHF antenna
Do not reverse the connections
ONLY FOR “RECEIVER ONLY” AIS DEVICES! NOT SUITABLE FOR AIS TRANSPONDER DEVICES!
Warranty, shipping, etc.
Glomex offers a 2-year warranty on their products (excluding physical or water damage). Please contact us if your AIS receiver prematurely fails or if you encounter any other technical issues.
We ship with US Postal Service First Class Mail, UPS and DHL Express. First Class Mail delivery is very reliable, however tracking is only available for a few countries. Please contact us if you have special shipping requirements.
Note: For international shipping, VAT and other import or handling fees may be applied by your local customs. These are the responsibility of the recipient. We will always declare the purchase price excl. shipping.
