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SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi

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SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi

$1,877.33

SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi Product Description

This product has been engineered to offer you the highest level of performance and durability and we hope that it will provide many years of reliable service. We constantly strive to achieve the highest possible quality standards.

Si-Tex MDA5 Attributes

  • Compatibility: NMEA 2000 And NMEA 0183
  • Ampere Rating: 220 mA
  • Waterproof Rating: IPX7 Waterproof
  • Approval: Class-B Approved
  • Includes: With GPS Antenna/ Coax Cable/ Mounting Hardware/ Power And Data Interface Cable

Si-Tex MDA5 Features & Benefits

  • World’s Most Sophisticated Fully Certified 5-Watt SOTDMA Class B AIS Module On The Market
  • 5 Watt Transmitter Power, Higher Output Power Means Your Vessel Will Be Seen At Longer Ranges By Other Vessels And Via AIS Websites
  • Integrated Zero Loss VHF Antenna Splitter – No Second Antenna Needed
  • Built-In 802.11 B/G/N Long Range WIFI Allows Unit To Send AIS And Position Data To Any WIFI Connected Devices
  • NMEA-0183 Data Port, NMEA-2000 Intelligent Connectivity To All Bridge Systems
  • Galvanic Isolated USB Connection Protects Your Transponder And Connected PC’s
  • Built-In Hi-Resolution 72 Channel GPS And GLONASS Satellite Navigation Receiver
  • Standard Package Features Internal GPS Antenna And External GPS Antenna For Commercial Vessel Installations
  • Automatic VDR Function Saves The Previous 30 Days Of Voyage Data Automatically
  • Limited 2 Year Warranty

**As the FCC requires all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician. Please submit the form below for programming at time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the vessel master or owner's signature on the completed programming form.**

Click here to download form.

MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi

Features:

  • The MDA-5 is the world's most sophisticated fully certified 5-Watt SOTDMA Class B AIS Moble on the market
  • 5-Watt transmitter power, Higher Output power means your vessel will be seen at longer ranges by other vessels and via AIS websites
  • SOTDMA Class A Priorities means that your vessel will always transmit and be seen in very congested Commercial Harbors and Ports where traditional Class B units don"t have network priority.
  • Intergrated zero loss VHF antenna splitter - no second antenna needed
  • Built-In 802.11 b/g/n Long Range WIFI allows unit to send AIS and Position data to any WIFI connected devices
  • NMEA-0183 data port, NMEA-2000 & USB intelligent connectivity to all bridge systems
  • Built-In GPS & GLONASS satellite navigation receiver
  • Water Proof certified to IPX7
  • Dual Receivers decodes all DSC & AIS messages, including MOB & SART
  • Ultra-power efficient
  • IEC-62287-2, FCC and USCG certified
  • 2 Year Warranty

Package Includes:

  • Commercial Grade External GPS Antenna with Coax Cable
  • Mounting hardware
  • Power & Data Interface cable
  • VHF Radio Connection cable
  • Product Information DVD, with ProAis2 Software for Programming & Troubleshooting
  • User Manual & Quick Start Guide

Specifications:

  • Transmitter Output Power: 5 Watts
  • VHF Antenna Connector SO-239 UHF
  • GPS Antenna Connector TNC
  • Frequency Range: 156.025-162.025 Mhz
  • Input Voltage: 9.6-31.2 VDC
  • Current Draw: 220mA average power consumption
  • Operating Temperature Range: -25C to +55xC
  • Ingress Protection: IP67
  • Dimensions (transceiver): 6.8" W x 5.0" H x 2.0" D
  • Weight 0.8 lbs.
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Integrated zero-loss VHF antenna splitter-no need for a second antenna. SitexMDA-5ClassB / SoAISTransceiverModel: MDA-5. MDA-5 is the most advanced certified 5-watt SOTDMA ClassBAIS module on the global market.

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SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi

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What's the SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi package dimensions and weight
What's the class of Automatic Identification System (AIS)
What is the waterproof rating of the product
Display included with the product
Antenna is included with the product
What is the compatibility of this product
Is this product receive only or receive / transmit
GPS included to this product

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There's an old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" This sums up the SI-TEX philosophy perfectly. Thanks to strong products built in the SI-TEX tradition of simplicity, performance and reliability, friendly and responsive technical support, SI-TEX business has been steadily growing. SI-TEX is committed to developing new products based on the ways customers really use their boats, rather than just cramming in a bunch of costly bells and whistles for the sake of marketing buzz.

How to describe SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi

Integrated zero-loss VHF antenna splitter-no need for a second antenna. SitexMDA-5ClassB / SoAISTransceiverModel: MDA-5. MDA-5 is the most advanced certified 5-watt SOTDMA ClassBAIS module on the global market.
  • FCC required all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician.
  • Please submit the form below for programming at time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the
  • As the FCC requires all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician. Please submit the form below for programming at time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the
  • FCC compliant
  • US units sold must be programmed by a qualified technician
  • MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License required

The SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W is the world's most sophisticated fully certified 5-watt SOTDMA Class B AIS Module on the market. The MDA-5 is a 5-watt transmitter power, Higher Output power means your vessel will be seen at a much greater distance. It also features a built in GPS receiver that provides position and time information to AIS messages.

What's the SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi package dimensions and weight

9 (w) X 4.5 (h) X 14 (l) inches and the weight is: 3.88 lb.
  • FCC required all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician.
  • Please submit the form below for programming at time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the
  • As the FCC requires all units sold in the US to be programmed by a qualified technician. Please submit the form below for programming at time of purchase. A copy of the MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License is required along with the
  • FCC compliant
  • US units sold must be programmed by a qualified technician
  • MMSI registration or FCC Ship Station License required
  • The MDA-5 is the world's most sophisticated fully certified 5-Watt SOTDMA Class B AIS Module on the market.
  • With a 5-Watt transmitter power, your vessel will be seen at a greater distance and with more clarity.
  • The MDA-5 is fully compliant with the latest IEC 60945 and Class B AIS standards.
  • The MDA-5 is also compatible with all major AIS software systems, such as Navico, Furuno, Simrad and Raymarine.
  • The MDA-5 is the world's most sophisticated fully certified 5-Watt SOTDMA Class B AIS Module on the market.
  • 5-Watt transmitter power, Higher Output power means your vessel will be seen at greater distances.
  • Fully certified for use in all countries including Europe, USA and Australia.

What's the class of Automatic Identification System (AIS)

B

What is the waterproof rating of the product

IPX7 Waterproof

Display included with the product

No

Antenna is included with the product

No

What is the compatibility of this product

NMEA 2000 And NMEA 0183

Is this product receive only or receive / transmit

Receive/Transmit

GPS included to this product

Yes


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SI-TEX MDA-5 Hi-Power 5W SOTDMA Class B AIS Transceiver w/Built-In Antenna Splitter & Long Range Wi-Fi Technical Specifications

Type: 

Marine Navigation & Instruments | AIS Systems

Vendor: 

SI-TEX

Weight: 

3.5 lb

AIS Class: 

B

GPS Included: 

Yes

Function: 

Receive/Transmit

Display Included: 

No

Antenna Included: 

No

User Guide: 

Download PDF

Product Manual: 

Download PDF

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