TOP 7 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

TOP 7 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Shop the 7 BEST Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) on our site now!
BEFORE YOU BUY- Class A vs Class B AIS 
Class A AIS devices report their position every 2-10 seconds & report static & voyage-related information every 6 minutes.  Class A units can send text messages concerning safety or other useful information, as well. Most commercial ships & large yachts require Class A units. 
Class B AIS devices are more common, but nor required, on recreational boats. They report every 3 minutes or less when anchored. Class B units also report static data every 6 minutes, but no voyage- related information. They can receive safety-related texts & specific AIS messages, but cannot transmit them. 
Class B SOTDMA, also called Class B/SO or Class B+ share the features of Class A & Class B AIS devices.  

ACR Electronics AISLINK CB2

The advanced Class B+ AISLink CB2 transponder is designed to offer boat owners increased visibility & navigational safety. incorporating superior SOTDMA technology, the CB2 offers significant benefits including increased priority for position reports with no loss or delay of transmission, enhancing the users ability to be seen. It has a faster reporting rate, higher output & further reach than standard CSTDMA Class B units. 

Digital Yacht iAISTX

The Digital Yacht iAISTX features a full-function , Class B transponder with a wireless interface for popular iPad & tablet apps like Navonics, iNavX, Aquampas, Time Zero, Weather 4D, Navlink & more. ASI-enable your mobile device.  

Garmin AIS 800

Increase your situational awareness & confidence on the water with the Garmin AIS 800. It has 5 watts of transmit power with Class B/SO & provides faster position reporting, than ever before. It transmits the vessel's information to other AIS receivers in the area. while it receives the AIS target data. This device has an internal VHF antenna splitter, which allows the VHF & the AIS to share a single antenna. 

Icom MA-510TR 

Icom's MA-510TR marine transponder can receive both Class A & Class B transmitted AIS signals & includes a GPS antenna. The device has a new navigatin function that guides you to your specified AIS targets or waypoints. The Collision Alarm & Anchor Watch features are always on duty, sounding an alarm when set off.  

Raymarine AIS700

The AIS700 is Raymarine's latest generation Class B AIS with full transmit & receive capability. This device comes with a built in VHF antenna splitter, which simplifies the overall installation. AIS700 is designed to the latest international standards with the very latest SOTDMA technology for faster updates. It has is own internal 72 -channel GPS receiver & external antenna.  

 

SI-TEX MDA-5H

The SI-TEX MDA-5H is a Class B/SO AIS transceiver that transmits at 5 watts, allowing equipped vehicles to be seen at longer ranges. the MDA-5H is weterproof, dustproof & vibration proof. it features a zero-loss antenna splitter, eliminating the need for a a second VHF antenna. An onboard VDR continuously records 30 days of voyage data that can be downloaded via USB connection. 

 

NAVICO NAIS-500

The NAIS-500 Class B AIS System with GPS-500 (Simrad, Lowrance & C-MAP) is user friendly with high performance safety.