AIS-catcher

Turns your android phone with a chep DVB-T dongle into a portable AIS receiver
AppID:com.jvdegithub.aiscatcher
Author:Jasper
License:GPL-3.0-only
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InRepoSince:2022-08-27
LastRepoUpdate:2024-02-22
LastAppUpdate:2023-12-16
LastVersion:0.92
Categories:Connectivity
APK source:Github
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AIS-catcher turns your Android device into a portable dual channel AIS receiver with a RTL SDR dongle and an OTG cable. With these inexpensive dongles you can pick up AIS signals broadcasted by nearby vessels, even if offline! The App directly accesses the USB device and does not need additional drivers. Output can be send via UDP to plotting Apps like Boat Beacon or OpenCPN. A lightweight AIS receiver system when travelling. For a short manual see github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher-for-Android.

AIS-catcher is compatible with DVB-T dongles and AirSpy devices connected with an OTG cable.

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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 0.92 (2024-02-22)

Android Versions:
  • Target: 13.0
  • MinVer: 6.0
  • ABIs: arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a,x86,x86_64
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Version 0.28 (2022-10-25)