Simrad RS40-B DSC VHF AIS-B Radio with GPS-500 Antenna

Simrad RS40-B DSC VHF AIS-B Radio with GPS-500 Antenna brings all the tech and user friendliness the RS40 provides but upgrades to a Class-B AIS >Transmitter and Receiver to further increase your safety on board, effectively giving you similar functionality to having an RS40 VHF Radio and an NAIS-500 Class B AIS all in one box.

Simrad RS 40-B AIS VHF Radio provides all the features for safety and reliability that you could need, with full coverage of Australian, New Zealand, USA and International VHF Marine Channels. The Class-B AIS transmitter/receiver adds extra safety by monitoring nearby AIS equipped vessels making it easier to navigate crowded harbours and other waterways with heavy traffic.

• Display: Large 3" backlit High Resolution screen, 256 x 160 Pixels, Screen Size 64.1mmW x 42.8mmH
• Class D (with dual receive) DSC fixed mount VHF Transceiver
• GPS 4 ways - integrated Receiver and face plate Antenna, SMA connector on rear, NMEA0183 and NMEA200 - ensures every chance you will get a GPS Fix in an emergency. NOTE: AIS regulations prohibit GPS data input from other GPS networked antennas, BUT the supplied GPS-500 Antenna can be used a GPS source for other products for both NMEA0183 and NMEA2000.
• New intuitive user interface makes use hassle free
• HS40 Wireless handset option duplicates radio display and controls to give total freedom on your vessel. With multiple handsets connected (2 maximum), the RS40 doubles as a handy on-board intercom.
• Dual Channel AIS transmitter/receiver allows communication with nearby AIS equipped vessels and the information obtained can be shown on screen or overlaid on your Chart or >Radar screen through a linked compatible MFD
• AIS information updates every 30 seconds and includes:
  • Speed over Ground
  • Course over ground
  • Vessel Name
  • Vessel Callsign
  • MMSI
  • Vessel dimensions
• Silent AIS mode for when you're fishing and don't want everyone to know where you are
• NMEA2000 (requires network kit option) and NMEA 0183 Connectivity allowing GPS information via connected chartplotter and not needing an extra Antenna if you have one in the network already
• Remote microphone has 6 buttons for easy use and can be connected at the front or back and with an optional extension cable can be mounted quite a distance away, for example allowing you to overhead mount the radio with just the mic on your dash
• Track your Buddy allows you to track up to 5 friends (when connected to compatible Simrad MFD)
• Man Overboard function
• PA/Hailer 30w Horn with Listen back (option) & automatic fog signals
• Transmitter power 25 Watt/1 Watt. Current Drain: 6amp@25w Transmit, 450mA Standby (receive)
• Removable bezel Trim makes front mounting very easy
• NOTE: Two VHF antennas required, one for VHF and one for AIS, or one VHF Antenna with a NSPL500 splitter option.

For more information on how to use your VHF radio, read our news article 'Get the most out of your VHF Radio' & on VHF Radio Transmission ranges, check out our news article 'VHF Radio Range - How far does it go?'