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As Easy as AIS Gets
Dedicated display with
transponder & GPS
Introducing WatchMate 850 Class B AIS Transponder
Slide 6
The new
AIS
WatchMate 850:
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Fully certified Class B AIS transponder
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Highest sensitivity AIS receivers (-113dBm) and
even better with Vesper Marine splitter (-119dBm)
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Compact with very low power consumption (2-3W)
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Easy installation, fully self contained
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Standalone but can easily connect to computers
& plotters
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All functions controlled by the display; No need to
use a computer to configure
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Send AIS mayday safety message
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Allow transponder to be put in Silent Mode
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No need for external GPS antenna
(typical)
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50 channel fast TTFF GPS with WAAS/EGNOS
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Own vessel position, course, speed, etc.
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Satellite signal quality display
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12/24 VDC
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Waterproof USB can provide power for use as an
AIS receiver, GPS, configuration and learning at
home
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NMEA multiplexor
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Unique VHF “in use” indicator
(when used with Vesper Marine’s antenna splitter)
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Antenna quality monitor
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Indicates if any problem occurs and why! Not just
an error LED
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Drives external alarms, buzzers, etc.
