# Pilot Cable USB/AIS **URL:** \ **Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\ **Created:** [February 21, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548 "2024-02-21T21:16:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![quinnt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/54ee81/32.png) [@quinnt](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/quinnt)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/1 "2024-02-21T21:16:33Z")
Does anyone happen to know a place that sells Pilot Cables to link a laptop with an ECS to the AIS? In NYC, USA. Looking for a shop or a quick delivery if possible. ---
**Author:** ![silverbk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e8c25b/32.png) [@silverbk](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/silverbk)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/2 "2024-02-21T22:27:32Z")
> **[AIS PILOT PLUG USB CABLE Pilot interface USB cable Pilot data cable 3 meters ...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/256359576889?itmmeta=01HQ6W9JD8HK22NXD40HE3D8HA&hash=item3bb038b539:g:EvIAAOSwcr5lkBhA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwKQwratTcTX9ns0dubwHN%2Bs622oh3jVXKCM11Dkx3UkAx%2FasPASz99sp0uEyNM0DAQWtYrPkcxg6DpWvzrSnPjzHKNjI4qZ84JOUt0J5SW5TDZsAcLaEZTqb6LBjccsnKRoqcbZphp1Vvn4pRW5coy6dVsZOQtE3rf4q7AODnUC3r8rXCwuJ1tyxV1xvik%2BDJ%2By3svgjJO1bUM3sW2wkRdLPE9VBPfRevTTc4JSEHB57BKp4kqkIRv2M0xLZkEC0RA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-ampty5Yw)** > > The data cable adopts the imported international standard AIS PILOT PLUG connector, which is fully compatible with the onboard interface;. The KSNTEK KSN11U series pilot interface USB data cable is a high-quality pilot data cable independently... You are probably better off with something like this, it will work anywhere. I have one for moonlighting on other boats. > **[ABS+Metal Lightweight USB2.0 Interface AIS Receiver With SMA Connector Antenna...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/285174665154?itmmeta=01HQ6W9JD9AKK9TAGZQJJDJDKS&hash=item4265bc0fc2:g:FjUAAOSwW3JkB~-~&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwCVZ6jg7uK%2BC2MGVhKzUE3ejjtX8EnhgN7Ym77pBMSXeuP6SaMBiS6A4pGSePtAj3fBJMw7wkBo2PI3HJ4GK1B3qL5PtwfY96B1TBbsgXCrQBUwDwDP4jvyUHRxaDzswtNNQ0bEV6w3kLrajdOsRiv0x5B9chaPKz9wIxKhN7VPROpef05YinjWE0yDr8bJ2h2ACOz24AadbJAE879pBKcjjkqW5W2KFsn1PjxhiA97alnX2biOlzojI4X7AIfeRBw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-qmpty5Yw)** > > Antenna Port: SMA Connector. The AR-10 is just an AIS receiver, which allows you to receive information directly via USB to your laptop or tablet. Item Type: AIS Receiver. Interface: USB2.0. Receiver sensitivity is better than -103dBm at -20% BER. ---
**Author:** ![Tugboater203](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/tugboater203/32/14108_2.png) [@Tugboater203](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Tugboater203)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/3 "2024-02-22T01:32:34Z")
Are you trying to make a back up nav computer? Rosepoint? ---
**Author:** ![quinnt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/54ee81/32.png) [@quinnt](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/quinnt)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2024, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/4 "2024-02-24T02:18:15Z")
I am looking for the first one, I ordered one from another vendor earlier this week, was hoping I could get one sooner. It’s to integrate a laptop with Rose Point into a Simulator- used them before, need replacements. ---
**Author:** ![lm1883](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9dc877/32.png) [@lm1883](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/lm1883)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/6 "2024-02-25T04:41:48Z")
Better off going with that works via Bluetooth or wifi that way you can have a little mobility on the bridge. > **[AIS PILOT PLUG KSN11-W WIFI|KSN11-W|AIS PILOT PLUG WiFi](http://www.ksntek.com/ais-pilot-plug-wifi-c-1/ais-pilot-plug-ksn11w-wifi-p-3.htm)** > > Click here for MANUALS Download Click here for Video Show This is the light version of our product AIS Pilot Plug WiFi.there are some main features on this new model KSN11W.more than 40hrs battery working,built-in an automatic sensor to correct... ---
**Author:** ![Tugslasthitch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/tugslasthitch/32/1129_2.png) [@Tugslasthitch](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Tugslasthitch)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/7 "2024-02-25T15:31:20Z")
Amazon ---
**Author:** ![New3M](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/new3m/32/394_2.png) [@New3M](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/New3M)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/8 "2024-02-25T18:44:21Z")
He’s trying to use it in a simulator, so hardwired is probably required. ---
**Author:** ![quinnt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/54ee81/32.png) [@quinnt](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/quinnt)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pilot-cable-usb-ais/68548/9 "2024-02-29T02:01:43Z")
Yes, hardwire required, thanks all. I am waiting on the cable, en route from a somewhat local vendor. My colleague connected with a local tug company that may give us spares for our other simulator stations. Luckily, it’s just a simulator- a reminder of the importance of spares.