Installation and Operation Manual

About your AIS class B transceiver
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This product is an AIS Class B transceiver.
2.2 Static and dynamic vessel data
There are two categories of information transmitted by an AIS transceiver:
static and dynamic data.
The vessel's dynamic data, which includes location, speed over ground
(SOG) and course over ground (COG), is calculated automatically using the
internal GNSS receiver.
Static data is information about the vessel which must be programmed into
the AIS transceiver. This includes:
● Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
● Vessel name
● Vessel call sign (if available)
● Vessel type
● Vessel dimensions
In most countries the operation of an AIS transceiver is included under the
vessel's marine VHF license provisions. The vessel on to which the AIS unit
is to be installed must therefore possess a current VHF radiotelephone
license which lists the AIS system, vessel Call Sign and MMSI number.
2.3 Important information for US customers
There are specific laws in the USA regarding the configuration of AIS class B
transceivers.
If you are a US resident and intend to use your AIS class B transceiver in US
waters, you should make sure that your retailer has configured your product
prior to supplying it to you. If your AIS transceiver has not been pre-
configured please contact your dealer or [e-mail] for details of
how to have it configured.
An MMSI number is required in order for the AIS transceiver to
operate. Please contact the relevant authority in your country for
more information.
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