Raymarine Wireless Vertical Wind Transmitter

Description

The Raymarine T221 is a solar-powered wireless wind sensor for Tacktick Micronet sailing systems. Its 1.35m carbon-fiber mast sends wind information wirelessly to compatible Micronet displays, avoiding a data cable between the sensor and instrument network. This is a sensor-only product, not a wind display or universal NMEA 2000 interface.

The T221 is designed for performance sailing installations where the extra mast height can help place the wind sensor in cleaner airflow. Solar power keeps the transmitter self-sufficient, with a stated 300-hour reserve without sun. The sensor uses Micronet wireless at 868MHz or 916MHz and carries an IPX6 rating. There are no wired ports, so the boat must already have compatible Micronet displays and the correct frequency version.

Key Features

• 1.35m carbon-fiber mast – Places the wind sensor higher above the masthead area.
• Micronet wireless at 868MHz or 916MHz – Sends wind data without a conventional signal cable.
• Solar powered with 300-hour reserve – Keeps the sensor operating through periods without sunlight.
• IPX6 protection – Suits exposed mast installation.
• 320g weight – Keeps the masthead sensor assembly relatively light.

Who Is This For?

This wireless wind sensor suits performance sailboats using a Raymarine Tacktick Micronet system. It is not ideal for a boat without compatible Micronet displays or for owners looking for direct NMEA 2000 connectivity, because the T221 communicates through the proprietary wireless network.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatibility includes Raymarine/Tacktick Micronet displays and the 868MHz or 916MHz wireless system versions. The supplied information does not identify direct NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Garmin, B&G, Simrad, radar, autopilot, or third-party instrument compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided; confirm the Micronet frequency and display network before installation.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Raymarine Tacktick
• Model: Wireless Vertical Wind Transmitter, T221
• Function: High-performance wireless wind sensor
• Mast: 1.35m / 4.4ft carbon fiber
• Wireless: Micronet at 868MHz or 916MHz
• Power: Solar powered; 300-hour reserve
• Networking: No wired ports
• Water rating: IPX6
• Weight: 0.32kg / 0.7lbs
• Warranty: 2 years standard; 3 years with registration

Warranty & Support

Raymarine provides a 2-year standard warranty, or 3 years with registration as listed in the supplied specifications. Warranty exclusions and service procedures were not provided.

The T221 is the performance-oriented alternative to a standard wireless wind transmitter, using a longer mast for sensor placement. Its trade-off is system dependence: solar power makes the sensor easy to maintain, but it only makes sense within a compatible Micronet network. Choose it for a Tacktick performance sailing system, not as a universal wind sensor.