NavNet 3D and AIS compatibility

Question

​Can an AIS receiver other than FURUNO be used for NavNet 3D?

Solution

​Yes, any AIS receiver that outputs VDM strings NMEA0183 at a data rate of 38.4kbps can be connected using one of the 3 NMEA inputs on a NavNet 3D MFD. NMEA 2000 AIS is NOT compatible