Simrad RS40 VHF Radio with AIS Receiver

Stay safe and connected with this VHF marine radio featuring a sleek design with removable fist mic, Class D DSC functionality, and built-in GPS. Keep track of nearby AIS-equipped vessels with an integrated AIS receiver, and add up to two optional wireless handsets to communicate clearly from anywhere on board.

Integrated AIS and GPS Receivers

A dual-channel AIS receiver monitors the position of nearby AIS-equipped vessels, helping you to avoid collisions in crowded harbours and waterways. AIS information can be viewed on the RS40's built-in screen, or overlaid on your chart or radar screen through a compatible multifunction display. An integrated GPS receiver ensures your boat's location can be sent with DSC distress calls, even if the rest of your on-board electronics are powered down.

Removable Fist Mic

The RS40's removable fist mic can be connected to the front or rear of the radio, and optional extension cables allow the radio and mic to be mounted separately. This offers a simple and cost-effective solution for any mounting location, with no cable clutter. For example, the RS40 can be mounted overhead, with no hanging cables, while the mic is connected to an extension socket on the dash below.

Expandable with Wireless Handsets

Add an optional wireless handset to take your radio anywhere on board. The HS40 handset was designed as an intuitive portable companion to the RS40. Each handset duplicates your radio's display and controls, enabling remote access to all key functions. Up to two wireless handsets can be connected to a single base station. With multiple handsets connected, the RS40 doubles as a handy on-board intercom.

Features

• Class D DSC approved VHF radio
• Dual channel AIS receiver
• Integrated GPS receiver
• Removable fist mic supports front or rear connection
• Connect up to two wireless handsets
• Add an optional loudhailer or external speaker
• NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 connectivity

Specifications

• Power supply: 12 Volt DC
• Nominal operating voltage: +13.6 Volt DC
• Low battery alert: 10.5 Volt DC +/- 0.5 V
• Over voltage protection: > 15.8 V +/- 0.5 V
• Current drain (Transmit @1W (12 V DC)): ≤ 6 A @ 25 W / 1.5 A @ 1W (12 V DC)
• Current drain (RS40 Receive): Less than 760 mA in standby
• Current drain (RS40-B Receive): Less than 760 mA in standby
• Replacement fuse: 8 A, Glass type 3 AG (1.25")
• Temperature range: -20 ºC to +55 ºC (-4 ºF to 131 ºF)
• Usable channels: International, USA, Canada
• Mode (FM): 16K0G3E
• Mode (DSC): 16K0G2B
• DSC mode: Class D (Global) with dual receiver (individual CH70)
• Standards - EU: EN 60945:2002, EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009+, A1:2010+A12:2011 +A2:2013, EN 62311:2008, EN 301 843-1 V2.2.1, EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1, Draft EN 301 489-5 V2.2.0, EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1, Draft EN 301 489-19 V2.1.0, EN 301 025 V2.2.1, EN 300 698 V2.2.1, EN 303 413 V1.1.1, EN 300 328 V2.1.1
• Standards - US/CAN: US/CAN: FCC Part 80, RSS-Gen Issue 5, RSS-182 Issue 5, FCC Part 18
• Standards - INT: AS/NZS ETSI EN 301 025
• Standards - AIS: ITU-R M.1371-5, IEC 62287-1, IEC 61162-1, IEC 61162-2, IEC 61108-1, IEC 61108-2, IMO Resolutions A.694(17) and MSC.74(69) Annex 3
• Frequency range (Transmitter): 156.025 - 157.425 MHz
• Frequency range (Receiver): 156.050 - 163.275 MHz
• Channel spacing: 25 KHz
• Frequency stability: ± 5 ppm
• Frequency control: PLL
• Software version (at time of release): v3.21
• Equipment category - RS40/RS40-B: B (Protected)
• LCD display: FSTN 256x160 pixels, monochrome
• Contrast control: Yes
• Backlight synching: Yes, via NMEA 2000 network
• Backlight: White LED; adjustable in 10 levels; Day and Night mode
• GPS antenna connector: SMA (female)
• VHF antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm)
• AIS antenna connector: SO-239 (50 ohm) (RS40-B)
• Waterproof: IPX7
• Compass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5’)
• NMEA 0183 port: Yes
• NMEA 0183 input (RS40/RS40-B): RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS
• NMEA 0183 input (RS40-B): HDG, HDM, HDT
• NMEA 0183 output: DSC, DSE, MOB, VDM (RS40 + RS40-B) VDO (RS40-B only)
• NMEA 2000 port: Yes, see chapter 13 for supported PGNs
• External speaker: Yes - 4 ohms, minimum 4 W
• Hailer speaker: Yes - 4 ohms, minimum 30 W
• Handset mic: Removable (Front or rear mount connector)
• Flush mount kit: Yes
• Local/Distant control: Yes
• Position polling: Yes
• Group call: Yes
• Call logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress
• Channel naming: Yes
• Tri watch: Yes
• Favourite channel scan: Yes
• All scan: Yes
• User programmable MMSI: Yes
• MMSI and NAME directory: Yes - 20 numbers and group
• Software updates: Yes, via NMEA 2000
• Transmitter frequency error: ≤± 1.5 KHz
• Output power: 25 W (23 ± 2) / 1 W (0.8 ± 0.2)
• Transmitter protection: Open / short circuit of antenna
• Maximum frequency deviation: ≤± 5
• Spurious & harmonics Hi/Lo: ≤ 0.25 µ W
• Modulation distortion (±3KHz): ≤ 10 %
• S/N at 3KHz deviation): ≥ 40 dB
• Audio response (at 1KHz): +1 to -3dB of 6 dB/octave from 300 Hz to 3 KHz
• DSC TX deviation (at 1.3K): 2.6 ± 0.26 KHz
• DSC TX deviation (at 2.1K): 4.2 ± 0.42 KHz
• ATIS TX deviation (at 1.3 KHz): 1.3 ± 0.13 KHz
• ATIS TX deviation (at 2.1 KHz): 2.1 ± 0.21 KHz
• SINAD sensitivity (12dB): 0.25 µV (distant) / 0.8 µV (local)
• SINAD sensitivity (20dB) : 0.35 µV
• Adjacent CH selectivity: More than 70dB
• Spurious response: More than 70dB
• Intermodulation rejection: More than 68dB
• Residual noise level: More than -40dB unsquelched
• Audio output Power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion) and 4 W (with 4 ohm external speaker)
• Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz
• Tracking code: C/A code
• Number of channels: 72
• Horizontal accuracy: <10 m
• Position fixing time (Warm start): 30s
• Position fixing tme (Cold start): 90s
• Position update interval: 1 second typical
• Dimensions (W x H x D - without bracket): 201.2 mm (7.92”) x 97.8 mm (3.85”) x 161.4 mm (6.35”)
• Weight: 1.46 kg

Included Accessories

• RS40 VHF Unit w AIS Reciever
• Fist Mic
• Mounting bracket with Knobs and Screws
• Flush Mounting kit
• Suncover

Technical Files

User Guide