Well…Sort of.
Shine Micro has figured out a way to sell some of their Class B AIS units without violating FCC rules. Clever!
CLASS B AIS UPDATE:
Shine Micro is offering the RadarPlus AIS-BX Class B AIS configured for Receive-Only operation to U.S. boaters at a reduced price, with the option to activate transmit features upon FCC approval.
WHY?
Class B AIS is not yet approved by the FCC for use in the United States.
This means that U.S. boaters are not afforded the same tools for safety of navigation as the rest of the international boating community.
GOOD NEWS:
The wait is over for U.S. boaters who want to install equipment now so they can activate immediately upon FCC approval.
Click Here to Learn More!
So it’s $799 for the unit configured for receive-only operation, and another $200 will be charged to activate Class-B transmit capability when (or is that “if”?) the FCC approves the unit.
This is an innovative way to move some inventory and generate some operating revenue. It will be interesting to see if any of the other manufacturers and distributors follow suit.
