Furuno FA40 AIS Receiver

The Furuno FA40 AIS Receiver is an essential tool for serious boaters and commercial mariners who require real-time awareness of maritime traffic. This compact AIS receiver decodes Automatic Identification System broadcasts from vessels within range, providing critical data such as position, heading, and identity directly to your chartplotter or multifunction display. It is designed for use in busy shipping lanes, fishing grounds, and congested waters, ensuring safe and efficient navigation.

Manufactured by Furuno, a reputable name in marine electronics, the FA40 receives AIS signals on the international maritime frequencies of 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz. It processes these signals reliably in both coastal and offshore environments. The receiver's lightweight design, verified at 3.5 lbs, facilitates easy integration into existing systems, while its robust construction is built to withstand salt spray and vibrations typical of working vessels.

Commercial fishermen, harbor pilots, tugboat operators, and recreational boaters operating in high-traffic areas will find the AIS reception capability particularly beneficial. By connecting to compatible Furuno chartplotters and other NMEA-compliant marine displays, the FA40 enhances navigation safety through intuitive target overlays, collision warnings, and vessel tracking information.