The Class B AIS transponder Furuno FA70 with SOTDMA is a B+SOTDMA AIS transponder capable of tracking other ships in crowded waterways, heavy fog or other restricted visibility situations. The black box style does not include a screen because it connects to a compatible display via NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 to display information such as ship name, call sign, location, route, and speed. For anyone on the water, the unique ability of AIS can display invisible ships, which is a great safety feature! Using FA50 couldn't be easier. Simply click on an AIS target to display vessel information or to better view AIS targets by adding a compatible Furuno radar (sold separately). The FA70 transponder is a B+ black box system. SOTDMA guarantees AIS time slots to ensure that your ships are visible in crowded places. FA70 has internal GPS (WAAS) and internal VHF splitter, allowing the use of a single AIS antenna to achieve AIS and VHF performance. For the ultimate situational awareness while on the water, Furuno FA70 is a good choice!
The FA70 has multiple ports for simple connection to your NavNet, AIS-capable Radar or Chart Plotter, or your favorite navigation software.
AIS information such as vessel name and call sign, position, course and speed are shown on the screen.
Use the FA70 with NavNet to display AIS targets overlaid on your chart.
The FA70 AIS Transceiver has multiple ports for simple connection to your NavNet, AIS-capable Radar or Chart Plotter, or your favorite navigation software.
AIS information such as vessel name and call sign, position, course are transmitted to the display device.
The FA70 also supports NMEA 0183 data protocol which enables it to be connected to popular navigation software.
The Furuno FA70 AIS is a compact, light, and powerful AIS transceiver with a wide range and faster transmit performance. It is equipped with an internal VHF splitter that eliminates the need for a separate antenna. The FA70 also features switchable SO-TDMA and CS-TDMA NMEA2000 for compatibility with any NMEA2000 system.