Garmin AIS 800 Blackbox Transceiver

• AIS 800
• NMEA 2000 T-connector
• NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 metres)
• VHF antenna extension (1.2 metres)
• USB adapter cable
• Power cable
• Mounting hardware
• Documentation

Help avoid running into trouble on the water

Easy-to-use, reliable communication transmits your vessel information to other AIS receivers in your area while receiving AIS target data

5 watts of transmit power with Class B/SO provides faster positioning reporting than ever before1

Built-in GPS with connector for optional external antenna

NMEA 2000® connectivity for easy integration with compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays

Internal VHF antenna splitter allows VHF and AIS to share a single antenna

Increase your situational awareness and confidence on the water with the Garmin AIS 800 transceiver. It has 5 watts of transmit power and provides faster position reporting than ever before.1 It transmits your vessel information to other AIS receivers in your area while it receives their AIS target data. Garmin AIS 800 has an internal VHF antenna splitter, which allows the VHF and AIS to share a single antenna. It includes a built-in GPS (with connector for optional external antenna) and integrates seamlessly into the Garmin on-board system. The transceiver features NMEA 0183/2000® connectivity for easy integration with compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays. And it’s all packed into an easy-to-install black box unit with a small footprint.

1When cruising above 14 knots.

NMEA 2000 Compatible

Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Unit size 175 x 142 x 55 mm (6.9" x 5.6" x 2.1")

Weight

0.9 lb (414 g)

Operating voltage 9.6 - 31.2 VDC

Water rating IPX7

Operating temperature -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F )

Splitter connector TNC

VHF Radio

Spurious response 70 dB

Max antenna gain 6 dBi

AIS Transponder Features

AUX VHF splitter

AIS

Class SOTDMA Class B; CSTDMA Class B (optional)

Long range position reports (Msg 27)

Frequency range 156.025 – 162.025 MHz

AIS Sensitivity (20% PER) -110 dBm

Adjacent channel selectivity 70 dB

Intermodulation 65 dB

Splitter insertion loss RX 0 dB, TX -0.9 dB

GNSS

Integrated GNSS receiver

Integrated GNSS antenna

Constellations GPS, GLONASS, Galilleo

Differential support SBAS, AIS Msg 17

Navigation rate 1 Hz

Sensors

NMEA 2000® compatible

NMEA 0183 Compatible

Tactical features

Stealth mode

Electrical features

Typical current draw at 12 Vdc 400 mA

Compass safe distance 40 cm (15.8")

Sonar features & specifications

Power output 5 W

Networking & Connections

NMEA 0183 detail 1 NMEA 0183 port, AIS & GPS sentences, 4800/38400 baud

External GNSS antenna connector BNC

Ant connector SO-239 (50 Ω)