Digital Yacht Class B Transponder

Digital Yacht Class B Transponder is an entry level AIS Transponder featuring the same technology as the AIT2000 and AIT3000 transponders but with an internal GPS antenna that makes installation aboard smaller fibreglass (GRP) boats much quicker and easier. This ultra-compact Class B Transponder has two outputs; NMEA 0183 and USB connection, allowing it to work with the majority of existing and legacy AIS compatible chart plotters or computer software packages on the market today. Featuring a remote silence button option, two NMEA 0183 Inputs and Outputs, integral USB cable, four status LEDs and a new rugged ABS plastic enclosure, the AIT1500 is the perfect small boat AIS transponder.

For optimum AIS performance on sailing yachts, it is recommended to use the SPL2000 Splitter with the Digital Yacht Class B Transponder. This splitter features 'Zero Loss' technology which allows you to use your boat's existing VHF antenna at the top of the mast for maximum range.

Digital Yacht Class B Transponder Features:

• Shares the same latest generation AIS technology as our AIT2000 and AIT3000 units
  
• Internal GPS antenna for easy installation on fibreglass (GRP) hulled boats
  
• Built-in high performance 50 channel GPS receiver (ideal also as a backup GPS)
  
• USB Interface for simple plug and play connection to a PC or Mac
  
• High speed NMEA output (38,400 baud) - compatible with industry standard plotters
  
• Low Speed NMEA output (4,800 baud) - for providing GPS data to DSC VHF radio
  
• Low Speed NMEA Input (4,800 baud) - for multiplexing additional NMEA0183 data
  
• Requires VHF antenna or dedicated AIS antenna (available as optional accessory) or splitter (SPL2000)
  
• Remote Silence Switch option
  
• Supplied with programming software for user programming
  
• Easy to install black box solution

Note: AIS target range, like VHF range is dependent upon a number of installation factors such as; antenna gain, antenna height and size of ground plane. Ranges in excess of 20 miles should be possible if all of these factors are perfect.