AIS™ 800 Blackbox Transceiver

Help Avoid Running into Trouble on the Water

• Easy-to-use, reliable communication transmits your vessel information to other AIS receivers in your area while receiving AIS target data
• 5 watts of transmit power with Class B/SO provides faster positioning reporting than ever before¹
• Built-in GPS with connector for optional external antenna
• NMEA 2000® connectivity for easy integration with compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays
• Internal VHF antenna splitter allows VHF and AIS to share a single antenna

Increase your situational awareness and confidence on the water with the Garmin AIS 800 transceiver. It has 5 watts of transmit power and provides faster position reporting than ever before¹. It transmits your vessel information to other AIS receivers in your area while it receives their AIS target data. Garmin AIS 800 has an internal VHF antenna splitter, which allows the VHF and AIS to share a single antenna. It includes a built-in GPS (with connector for optional external antenna) and integrates seamlessly into the Garmin onboard system. The transceiver features NMEA 2000/0183 connectivity for easy integration with compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays. And it’s all packed into an easy-to-install black box unit with a small footprint.

¹When cruising above 14 knots

Specifications

• Dimensions: 17.5 x 14.2 x 5.5 cm
• Weight: 0.9 lbs (414 g)
• Operating Temperature Range: 5°F to 131°F (-15°C to 55°C)
• Waterproof Rating: IPX7
• Compass safe distance: 15.8” (40 cm)
• Operating Voltage: 9.6 – 31.2 Vdc
• Current Drain: 12Vdc: < 400 mA; 24Vdc: <250 mA
• Antenna Connector: S0-239 (50 Ω)
• GPS refresh rate: 1 Hz
• Max Antenna Gain: 9 dB
• Transmitter Power: 5 W
• NMEA 2000 LEN: 2
• NMEA 0183: Yes

In the Box

• AIS 800
• NMEA 2000® T-connector
• NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 meters)
• VHF antenna extension (1.2 meters)
• USB adapter cable
• Power cable
• Mounting hardware
• Documentation