The Fidus Class B AIS Transponder is targeted at both the existing Class B market as well as emerging enhanced-Class B markets. With excellent RF performance, simple upgradability, multiple interfaces and hardware features beyond traditional Class B offerings, the Fidus Transponder can serve customers’ current and future AIS needs.

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Class B AIS Transponder
The Fidus Class B AIS Transponder meets or exceeds the criteria for Maritime applications. The 4.3" full-color display and front-panel indicators ensure you always have a clear indication of your current situation.

Enhanced-Class B AIS Transponder As the pervasiveness of Class B AIS grows; countries around the world are identifying additional features beyond regulatory requirements. Country-specific features require both hardware and software enhancements. The Fidus Class B AIS Transponder offers considerable flexibility. Already meeting the specifications of many emerging enhanced-Class B markets; this Transponder can also be quickly modified to meet future requirements.

To learn more, download the Fidus AIS Transponder datasheet

For U.S. Sales: These devices have not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. These devices are not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

Find out how Fidus can help with your AIS product design needs. Contact Scott Turnbull at +1.613.828.0063 x388 or email scott.turnbull@fidus.com.

AIS Aids to Navigation (IEC 62320-2). Buoys, Light houses, Channel markers, etc. Class A: AIS Class A Transceiver w DSC (ITU-R M.1371-3, IEC 61992-3). IMO SOLAS mandate, with IALA guidelines. Tankers, Cargo, Naval, etc. Class B: AIS Class B Transponder w DSC (IEC 62287-1). Mandated by Local Authorities, Coast Guards, Countries, EU, etc. Custom AIS Product Design and Certification (IEC 1371-3, IEC 61992-3, IEC 62320-2, IEC 60945, IEC 61097-14, IEC 61162-1, IEC 61162-2, ITU 493-12, ITU 825-3) AIS Search and Rescue (IEC 61097-14). Personal and ship based AIS SARTs. Satellite: High sensitivity space based, LEO, AIS Receivers for Satellites. Multiple VDL, co-channel, slot timing, slot sharing, DSP, SDR.
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