McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART vs Tron SART20 Radar Transponder

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The McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART and JRC Tron SART20 Radar Transponder 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 Tron SART20 Radar Transponder at 9.2 - 9.5 (X-band) GHz.

McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART
Tron SART20 Radar Transponder

Specification comparison

Specification McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART Tron SART20 Radar Transponder
Frequency 161.975 / 162.025 MHz 9.2 - 9.5 (X-band) GHz
Power Output 1 W EIRP
Data Rate 9600 bps
GPS 48-channel, accuracy < 2.5m
Battery Life 96 hours 5 years
Service Life 6 years
Weight 283 g 450 g
Dimensions 70 x 300 mm 250 x 89 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
Radiated Power > 400 EIRP mW
Receive Sensitivity < -50 dBm
Response Delay < 0.5 us
Sweep Type 12 sweep sawtooth, fwd 7.5 us, ret 0.4 us
Material Polycarbonate with 10% glass fibre
Battery Type Lithium, non-hazardous, 7.2V
Operating Life (Standby) 96 hours
Operating Life (Continuous) 8 hours
Storage Temperature -30 to +65 C
Antenna Pattern Omnidirectional horizontal, +/-2.5 deg vertical

Certification comparison

Certification McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART Tron SART20 Radar Transponder
CCS ✓ — Not listed
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS SART
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Tron SART20 Radar Transponder
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