Compare AISWatchMate Models

The AISWatchMate 850 Transponder is a standalone transmit and receive solution. It contains a built-in AIS Transponder and GPS with built in antenna.

The AISWatchMate 750 Reciever is a standalone recieve solution. It contains a built-in two channel AIS reciever.

The AISWatchMate 670 Display is a dedicated AIS display designed to be used with any AIS receiver or transponder.

	AISWatchMate 670 Display	AISWatchMate 750 Reciever	AISWatchMate 850 Transponder
Sophisticated, yet easy to use, standalone AIS display and collision warning alarm
Computes bearing, range, CPA and TCPA
Graphically depicts crossing situations
Prioritizes targets
Intelligently filters targets when operating in busy areas
Anchor Watch - Note 1 (Watch this feature in action on YouTube here)
DSC (Direct Selective Calling) Allows “individual station call” to other vessels
Easy interfacing to optional chart plotters and computers
Multiplexes NMEA data and provides combined output
Built-in alarm plus external alarm/buzzer/indicator control
Alerts you if your GPS loses signal or fails
Shows your own GPS position, course, speed and heading
Includes mounting bracket or can be installed flush in a panel
One of the lowest power consumption AIS devices on the market
Displays AIS weather information (where broadcast)
Heading-up/North-up display
Computes magnetic headings & bearings even if attached GPS or transponder doesn't provide it
Operates using 12 or 24 volt power supply
Easy upgrade from receive-only to transmit and receive configurations by adding an external AIS transponder			na
Use with an AIS receiver or any Class A or B transponder		na	na
Continuously monitors transponder for error conditions		na
Internal high-performance parallel two channel AIS receiver
Highest sensitivity AIS receivers result in increased range
Full receive of all Class A and B AIS data and transmission of Class B AIS data	Requires external AIS	Receive Only
Unique VHF “in use” indicator (When used with Vesper Marine’s VHF splitter)
Ability to connect to computers via waterproof USB
Allows transponder to be put in Silent Mode
Send AIS mayday safety message
Self diagnosis to provide warnings if AIS, GPS or antenna are not functioning
Includes 50 channel GPS receiver and built-in patch antenna
Can be powered by USB

Note 1-Depends on firmware version for WatchMate 670 and WatchMate 750. Free firmware upgrade is available.