A Sound Reception System is an emergency system, intended for determining the direction of signals issued by the ship's horn of an approaching ship. Such a system is used in the event of fog, as an additional system on the radar.
The Vingtor-Stentofon8300 MkII Sound Reception System is an acoustic electronic navigation aid that is intended for use on board ships controlled by a man. Through an omnidirectional microphone and receiving antenna, incoming sounds will be amplified, with the global direction from where the sound is received indicated on a panel. The Phontech 8300 MkII system is easy to install and has a web interface, adjustable volume and dimmer.