FA-170 Class A AIS Transponder vs JHS-183 AIS Transponder
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The Furuno Electric FA-170 Class A AIS Transponder and JRC JHS-183 AIS Transponder are both ais devices products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Output Power — FA-170 Class A AIS Transponder is 1 or 12.5 (selectable) W vs JHS-183 AIS Transponder at 12.5 / 1 W.
FA-170 Class A AIS Transponder
JHS-183 AIS Transponder
Specification comparison
| Specification | FA-170 Class A AIS Transponder | JHS-183 AIS Transponder |
|---|---|---|
| TX/RX Frequency | 156.025 - 162.025 MHz | |
| Output Power | 1 or 12.5 (selectable) W | 12.5 / 1 W |
| DSC Receiver | 156.525 MHz (CH70 fixed) | |
| Bandwidth | 25 kHz | |
| Reporting Capacity | 2250 per min (1 ch), 4500 per min (2 ch) | |
| Target Storage | 2048 targets | |
| Display | 4.3-inch color LCD, 480 x 272 dots (WQVGA) | 4.5-inch FSTN LCD, 128 x 64 |
| GPS Channels | 12 parallel, 12 satellites | |
| GPS Frequency | 1575.42 (GPS), 1602.5625 (GLONASS) MHz | |
| GPS Accuracy | 13 m (GPS), 5 m (DGPS) | |
| Serial Ports | 6 ports I/O (IEC61162-1/2), 3 sensor input | |
| LAN Port | 1 port, 100Base-TX, IEC61162-450 | |
| Power Supply (TX) | 12-24 VDC, 6-3 A | |
| Power Supply (RX) | 12-24 VDC, 1.7-0.85 A | |
| Weight (Transponder) | 3.0 kg | |
| Weight (Monitor) | 0.7 kg | |
| Weight (GPS Antenna) | 0.12 kg | |
| Temperature Range (Transponder/Monitor) | -15 to +55 C | |
| Temperature Range (Antenna) | -30 to +70 C | |
| Waterproofing (Transponder) | IP22 (bulkhead), IP20 (floor) | |
| Waterproofing (Antenna) | IP56 | |
| Frequency Range | 156.025 - 162.025 MHz | |
| Default Channels | 161.975, 162.025 MHz | |
| DSC Reception | 156.525 MHz | |
| Modulation | GMSK | |
| Channel Spacing | 25 kHz | |
| Frequency Accuracy | 3 x 10^-6 | |
| AIS Target Capacity | 200 targets | |
| Transponder Weight | 2.6 kg | |
| Controller Weight | 2.1 kg | |
| Connection Box Weight | 2.5 kg | |
| Power Supply | 19 - 35 VDC | |
| TX Current | 3.0 A | |
| RX Current | 1.0 A | |
| Temperature Range (Transponder) | -25 to +55 C | |
| Temperature Range (Controller) | -15 to +55 C | |
| Waterproof Rating | IP56 (transponder), IP55 (controller) |
Certification comparison
| Certification | FA-170 Class A AIS Transponder | JHS-183 AIS Transponder |
|---|---|---|
| MED | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLAS | ✓ | ✓ |