New Icom MXA-5000: AIS for Collision-at-Sea Avoidance
Bellevue, WA (October 27, 2008) Icom America is proud to introduce the new
MXA-5000: a new Automatic Identification System (AIS). AIS is used by ships and
Vessel Traffic Services for identification and locating vessels. AIS provides an
easy means for vessels to electronically exchange ship’s data for vessel
tracking and aids in collision avoidance. Information that is exchanged
includes: identification, position, course, and speed, with other nearby vessels
and VTS stations. Icom’s “Class B Receiver” MXA-5000 takes this real-time
information and displays it on a computer, radar or a chart plotter for easy
navigation and collision avoidance at a glance.
Icom’s MXA-5000 Features:
- Outputs AIS data using the NMEA 0183 format for easy connectivity to most
radars, chart plotters, and navigation systems.
- The MXA-5000 receives both Class A and Class B signals simultaneously.
- Its full duplex receiver allows for easy and efficient handling of the
information without missing critical data.
- The MXA-5000 has a built in antenna splitter. If you already have a radio
antenna installed, there’s no need for adding additional antennas, or to buy
expensive aftermarket splitters. The MXA-5000 splits the input signal for RX and
protects itself when the radio transmits.
- Overlay of AIS information on multifunction displays, chart plotters, or
radars.
- GPS data input port for multiplexing GPS and AIS Data.
- AIS tracking increases your navigational awareness in any weather condition
including dense fog, darkness, and heavy trafficked waterways.
The common retail price of the MXA-5000 is expected to be approximately $500.
The MXA-5000’s connections are clearly marked and easy to access.
Icom began as an engineering and manufacturing company, making advanced, compact
solid-state radio equipment for use by amateur radio enthusiasts. Icom has since
grown to become an industry leader with a product line that includes
state-of-the-art communications equipment for land mobile and marine use as well
as avionics. Icom America's headquarters are in Bellevue, Washington.
www.icomamerica.com
A hi-resolution, print-ready image of the MXA-5000 may be downloaded directly
from the Icom website.
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