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AIS Transponders models

Here are some of the most common AIS Transponders

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Written by Rafael Klajman
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You can share your Roaming AIS data with MarineTraffic by simply connecting your existing onboard AIS Transponder to a Computer. Learn more here:

Refer to the guides below to find NMEA output terminals from various AIS transponders.

Models

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Furuno FA150

  • Serial output

Furuno FA170

Saab Supreme R5

Saab Supreme R6

  • Serial output

JRC JHS 182

  • Serial output

JRC JHS 183

Jotron Tron AIS TR-8000

Tron AIS TR-8000 Display Module | Jotron

Below is a quick overview of the serial communication standards:

RS-422 - TX-/TX+/GND (GND does not have to be used).

RS-485 - A/B/C (C = GND, and it does not have to be used).

Only RS-485 and RS-422 are used for NMEA distribution.

It is OK to receive NMEA from RS-485 using an RS-422 listener.
​A --- TX+
B --- TX-

RS-232 - This standard IS NOT USED for NMEA distribution

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