The latest Class B AIS transponder to become available represents a shift into the leisure market by Swedish-based SAAB Transponder Tech.
The company, a leading developer and provider of ship borne AIS and VTS systems for coastal and maritime applications worldwide, has appointed C A Clase as a UK distributor.
Primarily aimed at the superyacht and commercial sectors, SAAB Transponder Tech is expanding into the leisure market with the introduction of the R4 Class B AIS transponder, specifically designed for recreational craft.
The R4 Class B transponder is said to be a low cost AIS tracking application that can be used as a standalone unit or connected to an AIS-enabled chart plotter or electronic chart system.
Featuring a built in GPS which generates position information for broadcast, the unit also communicates on the same radio frequency as Class A transponders and search and rescue aircraft, enabling a complete situational picture of all AIS equipped ships within VHF range to be displayed.
The Class B AIS transponder offers optional functions including a key alarm, sensor inputs and digital outputs and has been designed to comply with IEC 62287 FDIS.
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