Shine Micro, AIS, Class B AIS, Class A AIS Systems
Shine Micro
Class B AIS, and Shine Micro Class A (AIS) System
Shine Micro has been designing a wide variety of microprocessor-based electronics since 1980,
with a focus on the marine VHF industry. At the emergence of
AIS technology in 2001, Shine Micro quickly became established
as an industry leader in ingenuity and innovation. Shine Micro
products are praised by commercial, recreational, and military
users alike as the most sensitive AIS receivers commercial available.
The RadarPlus ® product line includes an AIS solution for everyone;
from individual pleasure boaters to the United States Coast
Guard (USCG) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Shine
Micro is most recognized for the SM1610 Long Range AIS Receiver
selected by the USCG for the Nationwide Automatic Identification
System (NAIS) and the unique all-in-one Class B AIS transponder
design of the SM162B.
Through company founder and
President Mark Johnson, Shine Micro stays closely linked to
the growth and development of the AIS industry and actively
participates in both National and International standards committees
such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
and Radio Technical Commission for Maritime services (RTCM).
Mr. Johnson is respected and sought after as a leading authority
on AIS receivers for his work promoting the voluntary adoption
of AIS and increasing the range and sensitivity of AIS reception.
Increasing awareness and promoting safety by making AIS available
and affordable for the everyday boater is a core value of Shine
Micro, Inc.