QK-A015-RX Manual
V1
2 of 4
2020
1. Introduction
The QK-A015-RX splitter allows one VHF antenna to be shared between,
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VHF radio
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AIS receiver and
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AM/FM radio
The A015-RX allows the one VHF antenna to provide the following functions:
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Reception of VHF radio, AIS messages and AM/FM radio.
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Transmission from VHF radio.
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Straight forward connection to all relevant devices, with no configuration required.
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VHF radio always has priority and can always transmit in the case that the power to the
splitter fails
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Low power consumption.
The A015-RX is an active splitter. This is important, as unlike many splitters that cause signal loss, the
active splitters actually provide a signal gain. The A015-
RX’s built-in pre-amplifier amplifies the AIS,
VHF, AM/FM signals, thereby increasing the receiver
s’ range.
Please note:
The A015-RX is compatible with AIS receivers only, it is not designed for AIS
transponders/transceivers.
For AIS transponders/Transceivers you would require the A015-TX
2. Connections
The A015-RX has five connections:
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Power cable:
connect to 12V-24V DC power
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VHF Antenna:
SO239 connector for VHF antenna
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VHF radio:
SO239 connector for VHF radio
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AIS:
BNC connector for the output of the AIS signal
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FM/AM:
BNC connector for the output of the FM/AM radio signal
