Boat Beacon for pc and mac

Boat Beacon for Pc

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★ ★ ★ Boat Beacon Overview

       

What is Boat Beacon? Boat Beacon is an app that acts as an internet AIS receiver and transmitter for iPhone and iPad. It provides collision warnings, shares boat position, and uses real-time AIS data. The app is connected to the largest network of AIS shore receivers worldwide, covering most major ports, harbors, and popular coastal areas. Boat Beacon is specifically designed for boaters and provides continuous bearing, range, and closest point of approach (CPA) calculations and alarms in addition to standard AIS information even when in the background.



Software Features and Description

1. Shares your position with Internet AIS Systems and apps and other Boat Beacon users in real time.

2. Boat Beacon is specifically designed for boaters & provides continuous Bearing, Range & Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations and alarms in addition to standard AIS information even when in the background.

3. Arm all the crews in a race with Boat Beacon and have real time updates on the race positions on the water and back in the club house.

4. Let Friends and Family see where you are and where you're headed to with our free Boat Watch app or on web-based AIS systems like MarineTraffic which have free web viewers available.

5. Boat Beacon should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.

6. Boat Beacon is an internet AIS receiver and transmitter for your iPhone and iPad.

7. Boat Beacon requires internet access to work.

8. Boat Beacon does not require any external AIS transponder or receiver equipment.

9. Over-the-horizon collision avoidance (30 miles radius) using continuous CPA calculations - highlights boats that are on a potential collision course and alerts you with an alarm.

10. Nav display showing own boat's speed, course, heading and position.

11. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 7-10
  2. Windows 11

Download and install the Boat Beacon app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using Boat Beacon on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Boat Beacon"
    • The search will reveal the Boat Beacon app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once Boat Beacon is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Boat Beacon.
    • Now enjoy Boat Beacon on PC.

  4. Using Boat Beacon on Mac OS:
    Install Boat Beacon on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.



How to download and use Boat Beacon App on Windows 11


To get Boat Beacon on Windows 11, check if there's a native Boat Beacon Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:


  1. Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
    • Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
    • After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)

  2. For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
    • Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.

  3. Installing Boat Beacon:
    • Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
    • Search for "Boat Beacon" » Click "Install" to install Boat Beacon
    • Boat Beacon will now be available on your windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements Recommended
  • 8GB RAM
  • SSD Storage
  • Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
  • Architecture: x64 or ARM64
  • 16GB RAM
  • HDD Storage

Boat Beacon On iTunes


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$14.99 On iTunes Pocket Mariner Ltd. 673 4.62556 5.0.3 4+

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Boat Beacon functions

- Over-the-horizon collision avoidance (30 miles radius) using continuous CPA calculations

- Continually transmits and receives position information via the internet and calculates and alarms CPA even when the app is in the background

- Shares boat position with Internet AIS Systems and apps and other Boat Beacon users in real-time

- Real-time ship map view with North up and Heading up modes

- Nav display showing own boat's speed, course, heading, and position

- Man Overboard tracking, SART Alarm, Anchor watch, and Theft alarms

- Apple Watch App included

- Export tracks

- Boat-to-Boat & Boat-to-Group Messaging

- Local AIS and GPS via Wifi

- Boat Beacon InApp Add-ons: LiveView, AIS Sharing, US, UK and IE Marine raster charts

- Let Friends and Family see where you are and where you're headed to with our free Boat Watch app or on web-based AIS systems like MarineTraffic

- Arm all the crews in a race with Boat Beacon and have real-time updates on the race positions on the water and back in the club house

- Keep a watch and in touch with other boats in your flotilla when sailing in a group

- Boat Beacon requires internet access to work

- Subscriptions available for AIS Sharing

- Terms of Use and Privacy Policy available

- Support available at help@pocketmariner.com

- Not for navigation, should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.


Pros:

- Boat Beacon is an affordable alternative to expensive navigation equipment.

- The app allows users to track competition and see their track lines.

- Customer service is responsive and helpful.


Cons:

- The app previously included charts but they were removed and now require an additional purchase.

- One user had a negative experience with customer service and does not trust the company.



Top Pcmac Reviews

  • Boat Beacon

    By Techno Fisherman (Pcmac user)

    I am a commercial fisherman in California an have 40’ state of the art fiberglass troller/crabber. I have 10s of thousands of dollars of navigation equipment onboard - I pretty much use none of it - this app pretty much makes all that stuff obsolete for an obscenely low price. I can see where the competition is fishing complete with their track lines any where any time. Customer service is outstanding - email them and they get right back to you. this app simply is the best!
  • Superb customer service

    By Wasted$$$$ (Pcmac user)

    I contacted the supplier with a problem. Response was within a day. Problem was fixed!!!!
  • Boat Beacon

    By Coastie. (Pcmac user)

    I was not receiving any Ship information in the Eastport Me area, I connected this app and they resolved the problem, I am retired Coast Guard and enjoy tracking Ships, Thank You this app (Steve) Ben C
  • Sketchy!

    By Bummed 1 (Pcmac user)

    When I first purchased this app, it included charts. The charts were later removed and the company wants to sell the NOAA charts to me again for me to have access. I emailed them to ask if it was a mistake and they didn’t respond. I don’t trust these guys and there are plenty of other good apps available.

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