Steve,

Thanks for these insights. I'm looking for a transponder. Noticed they are
sold in UK now as AIT250 for arround 500 pounds, but have not seen them yet
for the 419,- you mentioned. If I'm correct Class A transmits at much higher
power, so I'm wondering the impact this has on battery consumption for
longer period of time. Or can class A transponder be switched to receiver
only mode?
In general I think the class A are more future proof and have better
handling, so thanks for the tip.

Paul.

Paul,
Yes, they can be silenced just like the "B" battery time is not an issue
with either.
Steve

"ZeilDude" wrote in message
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Steve,

Thanks for these insights. I'm looking for a transponder. Noticed they are
sold in UK now as AIT250 for arround 500 pounds, but have not seen them
yet for the 419,- you mentioned. If I'm correct Class A transmits at much
higher power, so I'm wondering the impact this has on battery consumption
for longer period of time. Or can class A transponder be switched to
receiver only mode?
In general I think the class A are more future proof and have better
handling, so thanks for the tip.

Paul.

Boy that was quick... The AIS "B" has been removed. Looks like these
guys do software only, except for the "Barge Box'
http://www.portvision.com/Public/Class-B-AIS/

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