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Simrad RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS): specifications

Simrad RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS), from the VHF radios family.

Sources and technical context

Weight
1.5 kg

Technical specifications

ClasseDSC Class D (Global), dual receiver (CH70)
DSCYes
AIS receiverYes
Ais transmitterRS40-B uniquement (VDO output)
Equipment categoryB (Protected)
Transmit power w25 (23+/-2) / 1 (0.8+/-0.2)
Built-in GPSYes
Frequency range tx mhz156.025-157.425
Frequency range rx mhz156.050-163.275
Channel spacing khz25
DisplayFSTN 256x160 pixels monochrome
Dimensions201.2 x 97.8 x 163.3 (LxHxP hors support) mm
Nmea0183Yes
External speaker4 ohms min 4W
Hailer speaker4 ohms min 30W
Call logs20 individuels + 10 detresse
Vessel contacts50 contacts navires + 20 contacts de groupe
Software versionv3.21
Supply voltage vdc12 DC (nominal 13.6)
Operating temp range c-20C a +55C
Current drain tx a<=6 @25W, 1.5 @1W
ModelsRS40, RS40-B
Transmit power (W)25
Ingress protection (IP)IPX7

Functions

FunctionsNMEA 2000

Display

IP ratingIPx7

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS) against Vesper Marine Cortex V1 · Furuno FM-4800 · Standard Horizon GX1400, within the VHF radios family.

CharacteristicSimrad RS40 / RS40-B VHF (AIS)Vesper Marine Cortex V1Furuno FM-4800Standard Horizon GX1400
DSCyesyesyesyes
Built-in GPSyesyesyesno
AIS receiveryesyesyesno
Transmit power (W)25n/a2525
Ingress protection (IP)IPX7IPX7IP67IPX8
NMEA 2000yesyesyesno
Classe DSCDSC Class D (Global), dual receiver (CH70)n/an/aITU-R M.493-13 Class D DSC (Europe: M.493-14)
Compatibilityyesyesyesno

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