Digital Yacht Class B+ 5W Transponder w/Splitter & WiFi. The future of AIS lies in the SOTDMA (self organised TMDA) messaging format which offers a much greater range and power output (2.5x more powerful than a typical Class B) a guaranteed time slot for transmission in busy traffic areas and faster update rates depending on the user's speed. Digital Yacht has incorporated patented Zero-Loss VHF-AIS antenna splitter technology which allows you to share your VHF antenna with other electronic devices. With NMEA 2000 and USB connectivity along with wireless interface for connecting to tablets smartphones and PC this Digital Yacht AIS Nucleus solution is the future of navigating the high seas. The Digital Yacht AIT5000 5W AIS Transmitter w/Zero-Loss Transmitter is the backbone of Digital Yacht's AIS products and recognized worldwide as the leader in high performance AIS. Specifications for Digital Yacht AIT5000 Class B+ 5W Transponder w/Splitter & WiFi: Manufacturer: Digital Yacht Color: Black Features of Digital Yacht AIT5000 Class B+ 5W Transponder w/Splitter & WiFi Class B+ 5W transponder with GPS/GLONASS positioning Integrated and patented ZeroLoss VHF-AIS antenna splitter (share the VHF antenna) Multiple NMEA 0183 in/out and multiplex capability NMEA 2000 connectivity USB connectivity for PC/MAC Wireless interface for tablets smartphones and PC Remote TX silence switch option Supplied with GPS antenna The AIS all-in-one Nucleus solution Alarm option too with AISLifeGuard Class B+ is a new generation of AIS functionality based on SOTDMA (self organised TMDA) messaging rather than the simpler CSTDMA (carrier sense TDMA). It guarantees your AIS transmission will get a time slot even in areas of very high traffic density. It also specifies a 5W transmission power (compared with 2W for Class B) and a transmission rate that increases as the vessel moves faster. With regular Class B protocol the transmission rate is fixed at every 30 seconds when the vessel is moving. It is ideal for ocean sailors requiring the best possible performance and future proof satellite tracking applications fast power boats and smaller non-mandated commercial vessels. Please click here if you want to learn more about Class B+. Package Contents: Digital Yacht AIT5000 Class B+ 5W Transponder w/Splitter & WiFi Digital Yacht ZDIGAIT5000: Class B+ 5W Transponder w/Splitter & WiFi AIT5000