Garmin AIS™ 800 Blackbox Transceiver

Description

Stay ahead on the water with the Garmin AIS 800 Blackbox Transceiver—a compact AIS transceiver designed for boats that need reliable visibility, real-time vessel tracking, and easy integration with chartplotters and displays.

• 5 Watts transmit power: Designed for faster position reporting, helping your vessel appear sooner to nearby AIS receivers.
• AIS data transmission and reception: Transmits your vessel information to nearby AIS receivers while actively receiving AIS target data for improved situational awareness.
• Built-in GPS with connector for optional external antenna: Ensures precise positioning data for accurate AIS reporting and navigation.
• NMEA 2000 connectivity: Seamless integration with compatible chartplotters and multifunction displays, centralizing data in one network.
• Internal VHF antenna splitter: Allows VHF and AIS to share a single antenna, reducing deck clutter and simplifying installation.
• Compact black box design: Small footprint that fits neatly in tight installation spaces while delivering reliable AIS functionality.
• In the box: AIS 800; NMEA 2000 T-connector; NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 meters); VHF antenna extension (1.2 meters); USB adapter cable; Power cable; Mounting hardware; Documentation.
• Important installation note (US): FCC requires professional programming for units sold in the US; submit the programming form at purchase. A copy of MMSI Registration or FCC Ship Station License is required with the vessel master or owner’s signature on the form.
• Prop 65 warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

With the Garmin AIS 800, you gain real-time vessel tracking, enhanced collision avoidance, and a streamlined navigation workspace. The combination of 5 W transmit power, built-in GPS, and NMEA 2000 connectivity makes it easy to share AIS data across your onboard gear while keeping installation compact and tidy. Use it on a wide range of vessels—from sailboats to small commercial craft—so you stay seen, informed, and prepared in busy harbors and tight channels.