McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART vs Pathfinder PRO SART

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The McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART and ACR Electronics Pathfinder PRO SART are both sart transponders products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART is 161.975 / 162.025 MHz vs Pathfinder PRO SART at 9.2 - 9.5 GHz.

McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART
Pathfinder PRO SART

Specification comparison

Specification McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART Pathfinder PRO SART
Frequency 161.975 / 162.025 MHz 9.2 - 9.5 GHz
Power Output 1 W EIRP
Data Rate 9600 bps
GPS 48-channel, accuracy < 2.5m
Battery Life 96 hours
Service Life 6 years 5 years
Weight 283 g 440 g
Dimensions 70 x 300 mm 227 x 65 x 60 mm
Pole Length 1050 mm
Total Package Weight 1.08 kg
Temperature Range -20 to +55 C -20 to +55 C
Compass Safe Distance 0.60 m
Battery Life (Standby) >96 hours
Battery Life (Active) >12 hours
Waterproof Rating IP67
Temperature Range (Storage) -30 to +70 C
Battery Type Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2)
Activation Type Manual
Radar Response 12 blips

Certification comparison

Certification McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART Pathfinder PRO SART
CCS ✓ — Not listed
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART
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