Status LEDs

LED

State

Description

VHF TX

Solid

A connected VHF radio is transmitting.

Error

Solid

The device has encountered a critical error. You can connect the device to a computer, and use the Garmin AIS™ 800 setup software to view detailed information about the warning condition.

SRM

Flashing

Reserved for future use.

Warning

Solid

The device detects a warning condition. You can connect the device to a computer, and use the Garmin AIS 800 setup software to view detailed information about the warning condition.

RX Only

Solid

The device is in silent mode or not ready to transmit.
NOTE: The Garmin AIS 800 device does not transmit without a GPS signal or an MMSI number, when the AIS base station commands a quiet time, or when the device encounters a critical error.

TX

Flashing

The device is sending an AIS message.

RX

Flashing

The device is receiving an AIS message.

Power

Solid

The device is ready to transmit and receive.

VHF TX, Error, Warning, and Power.

Solid

When these four LEDs are illuminated, the device is connected only to a computer for programming by a USB cable.

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December 2025