Jeff wrote in
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But AIS adds an extra dimension - A smaller vessel that feels at risk
of not being noticed can now hail a large vessel by name and ask if
they are being tracked. That would make a huge difference when
crossing busy lanes.



Class A AIS transponders and software also ALARM to wake up the watch to
the crossing/collision situation. He doesn't have to be staring at the
screen all night to notice you....LIKE RADAR.

Larry
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