World's "Smallest" AIS Receiver

... written for Panbo by Yme Bosma and posted on Jul 20, 2004

Don't know whether that claim is actually true, but if you're in the market for a small AIS (Automatic Identification System), I've written about them before, then have look at Jotron Electronics' TR-2500 Universal Automatic Identification System.

"Weighing just 2.8 kg in one single unit with a panel sized similar to a standard VHF, the TR-2500 can be easily integrated with existing ECS, ECDIS or onboard radar systems. Alternatively, Jotron Electronics provides a software called AIS VIEWER for PC on a complimentary basis for graphic display. The robust and compact design, with a variety of mounting configurations, including desktop, header panel, flush or rack mounted, means a flexible, quick and cost efficient installation, be it as retrofit or on newbuilds."

Posted by Yme Bosma on July 20, 2004 8:33 AM

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A note from SeaCas!
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Dear Yme,

The Jotron TR-2500 is a full fledged Class A transponder, not just a receiver.

Best Regards

Fred W. Pot
SeaCAS, LLC

Posted by: Yme Bosma at April 28, 2005 9:15 PM | Reply

Thanks for the clarification, Fred.

We're all looking forward to reasonably priced, easy-to-install recieve only AIS...aren't we!

Posted by: Ben at April 29, 2005 9:56 AM | Reply

Why are the marine electronic manufacturers so slow in coming out with low cost AIS receivers when all the electronic software authors have added this feature to their latest product versions? Sounds like Standard Horizon, Furuno, Icom and the rest are asleep at their desks.

Posted by: Richard at May 19, 2005 11:39 AM | Reply

Sorry, if I may make some clarifications. Jotron has 3 brands of AIS. TR-2500 (TxRx), RA-2500 (Rx only) and the Base station version can remember the name. All are quite similar is size and shape, and also portable.

Posted by: Musa Mohammed at June 14, 2008 12:28 PM | Reply

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