AIS650 Class B TransceiverPart #: E32158**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 pleted programming form. ****This product includes a $35.00 programming fee 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 pleted programming form. ** Click to download form.Operating in the VHF maritime band the AIS system enables the wireless exchange of navigation status between vessels and shore-side traffic monitoring centers. Commercial ships ocean-going vessels and recreational boats equipped with AIS transceivers broadcast AIS messages that include the vessel"s name course speed and current navigation status.Raymarine"s AIS650 is a class B AIS transceiver allowing you to transmit your data to other AIS equipped vessels and receive their data for viewing right on your Raymarine multifunction display"s radar or chartplotter screen.Raymarine"s new AIS650 Class B Automatic Identification (AIS) transceiver brings boaters best-in-class features and performance in a package that"s 50% smaller than previous generation AIS transceivers. The new AIS650 is engineered for seamless integration with Raymarine multifunction displays and offers multiple connection options including SeaTalkng NMEA2000 NMEA0183 and USB. This unprecedented flexibility makes the AIS650 easy to integrate with all of your onboard electronics including MFD"s instruments PC based navigation systems and more. The AIS650 features a dual-channel receiver system for fast acquisition and tracking of both Class A and Class B AIS traffic. It"s al