AIS - has anyone used the Chinese Matsutech AIS Transponder?

[Nick F]

Matsutech AIS Transponder is very low cost. Does anyone have any feedback on it? I see from older losts in other forums that its approval status is questionable.

 

[foxbat67]

why would you get anything that are approval status is questionable, and made in China? When there are other manufacture that are approved and have warranty ...
What's your life and others worth.

 

[Davil1]

remember was some concern about “compliance with international regulations?” on the cruisers forum.

Matsutec HP-528A AIS transponder (compliance with international standards?) - Cruisers & Sailing Forums

Im using this class B AIS unit. It works fine, but Im concerned to know if is compliant with all the international regulations which cover AIS equmeant. There is no compliance statement in the user

www.cruisersforum.com

 

[Davil1]

they have a comprehensive website

AIS

Matsutec is a high-tech research and development company, mainly engaged in R & D, production, nautical instrument repair, wholesale and sales. marine electronics for the recreational boating and commercial marine markets. Our Product: Marine Radar;Fish Finder;GPS...

matsutec.com.cn

for some reason, posting this option evokes very strong opinions, however do not address your question about somebody using it.

On the thread mentioned I think was someone using it.
good luck

 

[Scott Barnard]

Matsutech AIS Transponder is very low cost. Does anyone have any feedback on it? I see from older losts in other forums that its approval status is questionable.

I’d recommend staying from anything Chinese. Unless you want them tracking you.

 

[mvweebles]

Maybe a link to the one you're looking at? Emtrek are pretty reasonably priced and higher quality.