Description

The Simrad NRS-2 is an advanced marine VHF radio system that integrates communication and navigation safety features in a single unit. This radio combines traditional VHF voice communication capabilities with a built-in AIS (Automatic Identification System) Class B transceiver, providing both transmission and reception of vessel identification and position data. The AIS Class B transceiver automatically broadcasts your vessel’s position, course, speed, and other vital information to nearby ships and shore stations, while simultaneously receiving the same data from other AIS-equipped vessels in your vicinity, significantly enhancing situational awareness and collision avoidance at sea. The VHF radio component meets all international maritime communication standards, offering access to standard marine channels including distress channel 16 and other operational frequencies for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications. The integrated design eliminates the need for separate VHF and AIS installations, saving space, reducing installation complexity, and minimizing cable runs in your vessel’s electronics setup. This makes it particularly valuable for recreational boaters and commercial operators who want comprehensive marine communication and safety features in a compact, streamlined package. The system typically features DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability for automated distress alerting, programmable channel scanning, noise-canceling technology for clear communications in challenging conditions, and compatibility with chartplotters and multifunction displays for displaying AIS target information overlaid on navigation charts.