McMurdo SmartFind M6 AIS Class A Transponder vs JHS-183 AIS Transponder
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The McMurdo SmartFind M6 AIS Class A Transponder and JRC JHS-183 AIS Transponder are both ais devices products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Power Supply — McMurdo SmartFind M6 AIS Class A Transponder is 9.6 - 31.2 VDC vs JHS-183 AIS Transponder at 19 - 35 VDC.
McMurdo SmartFind M6 AIS Class A Transponder
Specification comparison
Specification
McMurdo SmartFind M6 AIS Class A Transponder
JHS-183 AIS Transponder
Frequency
156.025 - 162.025 MHz
Power Output
1 / 12.5 W
GPS
GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo + SBAS, 72-channel, accuracy 2.5m CEP
Weight
1.25 kg
Dimensions
262 x 135 x 197 mm
Temperature Range
-25 to +55 C
Power Supply
9.6 - 31.2 VDC
19 - 35 VDC
Data Rate
9600 bps
Frequency Range
156.025 - 162.025 MHz
Default Channels
161.975, 162.025 MHz
DSC Reception
156.525 MHz
Output Power
12.5 / 1 W
Modulation
GMSK
Channel Spacing
25 kHz
Frequency Accuracy
3 x 10^-6
Display
4.5-inch FSTN LCD, 128 x 64
AIS Target Capacity
200 targets
Transponder Weight
2.6 kg
Controller Weight
2.1 kg
Connection Box Weight
2.5 kg
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
McMurdo SmartFind M6 AIS Class A Transponder
JHS-183 AIS Transponder
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
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McMurdo SmartFind M6 AIS Class A Transponder
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