AIS transceiver

Maren · 20-06-2008, 12:44

In a number of recent threads the benefits of AIS, in addition to radar, have been discussed. The problem is that in the US, the FCC has been slow to grant approval to the Class-B standard.

Boaters in the US have been left with the option of purchasing a Class A system which has most but not all of the features of a Class B. The problem is if you are an early adopter, you could get left in the cold when/if they finally do approve the system is approved. That seems likely since the Coast Guard has asked for it, but that was well over a year ago.

Shine Micro has a workaround that you might find interesting. It’s a Class B system but is software locked to Class A until the standard is approved in the US and you activate it.

20-06-2008, 12:44	#1
Maren Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Seaboard Boat: Searunner 34 Posts: 760	AIS transceiver In a number of recent threads the benefits of AIS, in addition to radar, have been discussed. The problem is that in the US, the FCC has been slow to grant approval to the Class-B standard. Boaters in the US have been left with the option of purchasing a Class A system which has most but not all of the features of a Class B. The problem is if you are an early adopter, you could get left in the cold when/if they finally do approve the system is approved. That seems likely since the Coast Guard has asked for it, but that was well over a year ago. Shine Micro has a workaround that you might find interesting. It’s a Class B system but is software locked to Class A until the standard is approved in the US and you activate it. __________________ Regards, Maren The sea is always beautiful, sometimes mysterious and, on occasions, frighteningly powerful.

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