A053T Class B Portable AIS Transponder with WiFi

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A053T Class B Portable AIS Transponder with WiFi

£624.00 (£520.00 excl. VAT)

Stay visible wherever you sail with the A053T. A truly portable Class B AIS transponder designed for skippers, charter operators, small boat owners, and emergency use. Rugged, WiFi enabled, with a 15-hour battery, it’s ready to use on any vessel without installation.

Receives and processes all AIS message types
Compact and rugged enclosure suitable for marine environments.
Portable and plug-and-play design, easily transferable between vessels with no installation
Built-in rechargeable battery providing up to 15 hours of continuous operation.
Integrated WiFi for wireless data output to mobile devices, tablets, or navigation software.
Ideal for delivery skippers, charter operators, small boat owners, or as a portable AIS backup.

On back-order.Despatch in 2–5 working days. We’ll contact you if delayed.

Description

Meet the A053T Portable Class B AIS Transponder, bringing flexibility to the AIS Transponder market.

The A053T is the ideal solution for receiving and transmitting AIS information from the palm of your hand.

Compact, portable and efficient, the A053T not only meets your local Class B AIS compliance requirements, but also offers flexibility in situations where a permanent fixed transponder may not be possible or suitable.

In addition to transmitting your AIS data to nearby vessels and shore stations, the A053T also receives and decodes incoming AIS messages — just like our dedicated AIS receivers. It integrates GPS data with AIS signals, allowing you to accurately track your own position and see other vessels in your vicinity in real-time.

The A053T supports the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless standard and offers two main modes of operation: Ad-hoc mode (peer-to-peer) and Station mode (infrastructure mode). The device can operate in both modes simultaneously, allowing flexible network connectivity options.

Features

Feature	Description
Transmits Vessel Data	Sends your vessel’s position, speed, heading, and other AIS data to nearby vessels and AIS stations within VHF range.
Receives AIS Messages	Receives and processes all AIS message types, as well as GPS data.
Monitors Other Vessels	Monitors the position, speed, and heading of nearby AIS-equipped vessels within VHF range.
Real-Time Tracking	Tracks nearby AIS vessels in real time and displays course, speed, and heading changes on a device via WiFi.
Cost-Effective Solution	Provides an affordable option for collision avoidance and maritime monitoring.
Standards Compliant	Fully compliant with required standards under the European R&TTE directive.
LED Status Indicators	Real-time LEDs confirm successful AIS transmission, ensuring the A053T is operating correctly.
Web-Based Configuration	Supports configuration via WiFi through a web interface.

Available to add to your order

VHF/AIS Antenna (while not required, these nay be fitted to increase range):

AS02 AIS/VHF Whip Antenna (BNC (female) to SMA (male) connector required)
AS12 AIS/VHF Fiberglass Antenna (SMA (male) to SO239 (male) or SO239 (female)Connector required)

GPS Antenna ((while not required, these nay be fitted to increase reception):

Downloads

Document Type	Link
Set Up Guide
User Manual
Firmware

Technical Summary

Feature	Description
AIS Transmission Rate	2 Watts, CSTDMA protocol (Class B standard).
VHF Connector Port	SMA Female. Connects to an external VHF/AIS antenna (included).
GPS Connector	SMA Female. Connects to an external GPS antenna (included).
Battery Capacity	Li-ion 6800 mAh.
Power Supply	5V DC via USB Type-C. Device can operate fully while charging.
USB Port	USB Type-C for charging only.
WiFi Output	Decoded AIS sentences transmitted via WiFi. Supports Ad-hoc and Station mode (with or without router). No configuration needed for Ad-hoc mode. Internal WiFi antenna included.
LED Indicators	Show battery status, charging level, GPS status, and TX (transmission) activity.

Find out whether you need a Class A, Class B or Class B+ transceiver here.

Perfect for use in all Class B boats (under 300 tonnes etc.): sailing boats or yachts, small fishing boats, etc..

What's in the box?

What’s included?

1 x A053T Portable Class B AIS Transponder
1 x USB Type C Cable
1 x GPS Antenna
1 x VHF/AIS Antenna

Product Videos

Unboxing

Initial Configuration Guide

How to change MMSI and Vessel Info

How to view and connect to OpenCPN to view AIS Targets

MMSI Notice

IMPORTANT: Class B Transponder

AIS transponders themselves don’t need to be registered, however, each requires a unique and official 9-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number assigned to the vessel and its owner.

To obtain an MMSI number, you should contact the relevant authority in your country. Different countries have different authorities responsible for this service. If you are not sure, search ‘how to apply for an MMSI in (country name)’

Please Note: The A053T Transceiver will allow you input an MMSI number only once without any further authorisation.

Please make sure you input the correct MMSI number before clicking ‘config’, as changes are not permitted after confirming.

Any further changes to vessel information not only require internet connectivity via station mode but will also require authorisation from Quark-elec. Each change requires contact information to be provided (kept solely for record keeping purposes) and submitted to us before the steps and authorisation is granted. Until this has happened, the A053T will NOT transmit the vessels data, however it will still function as a receiver.

FAQ

Who will be able to see my transmitted AIS signal?

Nearby ships will be able to view your details using their AIS receiver, even in bad weather and poor visibility.

Around the world, AIS data from most ports, coastlines and internal waterways is uploaded to the internet by the local community. This means that, if you are in one of these areas; your teammates, partners and loved ones will be able to view your location, using one of the free online AIS websites, from anywhere in the world.

Whether for peace of mind or project tracking, this can be very useful. Find out more here.