Simrad VHF RS40-B Spoke

SIMRAD VHF RS40-B: Superior On-Water Communication and Safety with AIS

Elevate your confidence and safety on the water with the SIMRAD VHF RS40-B, a premium marine communication hub designed for the modern mariner. This advanced fixed-mount VHF radio goes beyond standard communication, integrating cutting-edge safety and awareness technology to ensure you can navigate with unparalleled peace of mind. Engineered for reliability and packed with features, the RS40-B is an essential piece of electronics for any vessel, from small tenders to larger cruising yachts. Its clear display and intuitive controls provide seamless operation when you need it most, ensuring critical information is always at your fingertips.

Integrated Class B AIS Transceiver for Complete Awareness

The RS40-B includes a Class B AIS transceiver, which not only receives AIS targets, but also transmits the position of the boat to nearby boats equipped with AIS. This helps other sailors to spot your boat in any condition, day and night. An integrated AIS receiver monitors the position of others boats equipped with AIS, helping you to proactively avoid collisions in crowded ports and waterways. The AIS information can be displayed on the radio´s built-in screen or superimposed on the screen map or radar via a compatible multifunction display. This transformative feature turns your VHF from a simple communication device into a proactive collision avoidance system, dramatically enhancing your situational awareness.

Key Benefits and Main Features

Stay connected and informed with a host of powerful features designed for ultimate on-water safety and convenience.
* Enhanced Safety with Class D DSC: The radio is Class D DSC approved, enabling automated distress calls with your vessel´s position, ensuring rescue services can locate you quickly in an emergency.
* Integrated GPS Receiver: A built-in GPS receiver ensures your location can be sent with DSC distress calls, even if the rest of your boat’s electronics are powered down.
* Track Your Buddy™: Stay connected with friends and fellow boaters by tracking their positions. This unique feature allows you to connect your DSC position polling with your chartplotter, displaying the location of up to five friends on your compatible MFD.
* Flexible and Ergonomic Design: The detachable fist microphone can be attached to the front or back of the radio, and optional extension cables allow you to mount the microphone and radio separately for a custom-fit installation.
* Seamless Network Integration: Full NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 connectivity provides seamless integration with your existing marine electronics, including chartplotters and multifunction displays, for a unified onboard system.
* Man Overboard (MOB) Function: A dedicated MOB button allows you to drop a waypoint at your current location and provides distance and steering instructions to facilitate a swift and safe recovery.
* Constant Monitoring: Utilize Dual and Tri-Watch functions to scan between the current channel, emergency channel 16, and another user-configurable priority channel.

Technical Specifications and Attributes
* Communication Protocol: VHF Marine Radio
* AIS Functionality: Integrated Class B AIS Transceiver (Transmit & Receive)
* DSC Standard: Class D
* Connectivity: NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000
* Waterproof Rating: IPX7
* Transmit Power: 25 W / 1 W
* Frequency Range: 156.025 to 162.025 MHz
* Display: High-visibility LCD screen
* Attribute: Spokes

Important Notice: To enable transmission, an MMSI and CALLSIGN issued by competent authorities is required