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AIS systems cover Class B transponders, Class B+ SOTDMA transceivers, receive-only AIS receivers, blackbox headless units, and portable AIS devices. A Class B transceiver broadcasts your vessel's MMSI number, position, speed, and course over VHF to other AIS-equipped boats and shore stations while pulling in surrounding traffic and overlaying targets on a connected chartplotter or MFD. Receive-only units deliver the same traffic picture without transmitting. Brands in this collection include AMEC, Digital Yacht, em-trak, SI-TEX, and McMurdo. Most units support NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 networking for integration with existing marine electronics, and installations typically require either a dedicated AIS antenna or a VHF antenna splitter — some models include a built-in splitter, others need a separate one. Internal versus external GPS antenna options vary by unit. AIS is particularly useful for coastal passages, crossing shipping lanes, offshore runs in fog or at night, and anywhere staying visible to commercial traffic matters for collision avoidance.