[PUP] Ice Dancer 01/04/07: Following the Peruvian and Chilean coast south

[Mike Maurice]

> We have used AIS since May 2004 and the range is variable as you say.
> We have seen targets at over 100 miles and other times targets have
> been only 10 miles away.  Mostly we will see them 20-30 miles out but
> the detailed data on them (name of ship, destination, MMSI number
> etc.) may not be received outside a 20 mile range and sometimes half
> that distance.
>

The reception reports from you and from Dave all seem about what I have 
noticed.
I would not expect consistent results better than what you have reported.

Regards,
Mike