AIS Raymarine AS500 transponder
AIS500 Features
- Class B AIS Receive & Transmit
- Dual Channel AIS Monitoring Ability – Vessel monitoring of class A and B transmissions over both standard VHF frequencies.
- Built-in NMEA multiplexer
- VHF Splitter – No need to buy a separate antenna. Utilize your existing VHF antenna and cable.
- Includes dedicated external GPS antenna (16 channels)
- NMEA 0183 - Compatibility with Raymarine A (except for A60 & A65), C, E and G Series, as well as other manufacturers’ units that display AIS targets
- Buddy Tracking via Raymarine MFD – Distinguish favorite targets (MMSIs) from others by adding to favorite list.
- **Silent Mode – Turn off transmit function during tournaments or races if you do not wish to be seen.
- Targets displayed on chart and radar screens
- LED Status Indicator
- Configure via PC Software
- Software upgradeable through PC and RS232
** please see table below
|
Product |
Software |
NMEA |
SeaTalkNG |
Silent Mode/ Buddy Tracking |
||
|
A Series (classic) |
A60/A65 | v1_03/v2_26 | NO | NO | NO | |
| A Series - new | A50/A57/A70 |
v1_04/v1_05 |
YES |
NO |
NO |
|
| C Series Classic | C70/C80/C120 | v4_29/v4_30 | YES | NO(1) | NO(1) | |
| C Series widescreen | C90W/C120W/C140W |
v1_12/v1_13 |
YES |
NO |
YES |
|
| E Series Classic | E80/E120 |
v4_29/v4_30 |
YES |
NO |
NO |
|
| G Series | GPM400 |
v2_25 |
YES |
NO |
YES |
|
PLEASE NOTE: NO (1) there is no future planned support for SeaTalkNG nor the Silent Mode/Buddy Tracking features with the C Series Classic MultiFunction display products
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