Icom Malaysia MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder

The MA-500TR is a Class B AIS transponder for Non-SOLAS vessels such as pleasure craft, work-boat and small vessels. Your vessels information will automatically be transmitted at fixed intervals or under base station control. The MA-500TR receives dual AIS channels (Ch. 87B and Ch. 88B) simultaneously and receives both Class A and Class B AIS information. Transmitted information by MA-500TR is:

• MMSI code
• Vessel name
• Call sign
• Type of ship
• GPS antenna position
• Ship’s position
• SOG (Speed over ground)
• COG (Course over ground)
• UTC date and time
• GPS antenna type
• PA (Position Accuracy)

An AIS transponder on your boat automatically receives information broadcast by other AIS-equipped vessels and base stations, all while your own vessel’s static and dynamic information is being transmitted. AIS signals may reach where radar cannot, showing AIS-equpped vessels that might otherwise be hidden, such as on the other side of an island or behind a larger vessel. SOLAS commercial vessels are already required to carry a Class A AIS transponder, so your position will be known by nearby large vessels. The MA-500TR increases your safety at sea.

And more…

• Full dot-matrix display with adjustable backlight and contrast
• IPX7 waterproof protection (up to 1m depth of water for 30 minutes, except connections)
• Self diagnosis function
• Flush mount installation with optional MB-75
• Slow warm function
• Simple Operation
• CPA and TCPA for Collision-Risk Management
• Individual DSC Call
• 100 Waypoints Memory
• Safety-Related Message
• 3-line NMEA Input/Output
• GPS Receiver Comes with MA-500TR