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Electronics : Comunications; VHF, SAT, Wifi, Broadband


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All products in Electronics : Comunications; VHF, SAT, Wifi, Broadband


 Simultalk 24G intercom

Simultalk 24G intercom


Large Racing yachts are increasingly using some sort of communications between crewmembers. Racing on a large sailboat can be loud and so voice commands are hard to make. Using a wireless communicatio...
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isatPhone Pro

isatPhone Pro


IsatPhone Pro takes over from inmarsats isatPhone launched in 2007. The new isatPhone pro is due to be lauched very soon in June. The new IsatPhone Pro provides telephone, voice mail, text mess...
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Iridium 9602 SBD transceiver

Iridium 9602 SBD transceiver


The new Short burst data (SBD) transceiver from Iridium will help its data as its voice communications is already good. Smaller, lighter and lower cost than the Iridium 9601,, the 9601 costs around $1...
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RT650 VHF DSC, AIS & MOB radiotelephone

RT650 VHF DSC, AIS & MOB radiotelephone


This device will not alert search and rescue teams, however in the case of a MOB, the watch like transmitter will activate and send a signal back the base unit onboard. Here if a crew member falls ove...
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VHF antenna Lift-n-Lay

VHF antenna Lift-n-Lay


Shakespeares folding VHF antenna. First, we saw the VHF combined with a wind indicator and now we find this folding antenna. How many other inventions will we see for VHF antennas? By lifting up th...
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Matrix AIS GX2100

Matrix AIS GX2100


New from Standard Horizon is a combination VHF and AIS. GX2100 MATRIX AIS has a dual channel AIS receiver and the data is displayed on the backlit LCD screen. MATRIX AIS is Class D class DSC VHF with ...
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M604 VHF radio

M604 VHF radio


ICOMs M604 VHF has won the 2009 NMEA award for communications. This is a fixed mount radio, is waterproof, fully class D DSC, and can connect two of ICOMs command mics. The radio is quite big at close...
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FleetBroadband 505 emergency call

FleetBroadband 505 emergency call


Good news for Inmarsat and FleetBroadband users is the new 505 emergency call service. Due to come into effect on October 1st 2009 the new service allows users to connect directly to a coast guard res...
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FleetBroadband 150

FleetBroadband 150


FleetBroadband 150 is a service from Inmarsat and is the latest and smallest unit. At 150 Kbps, the data speed can keep you online without the side effects of a large antenna. Antenna sizes are arou...
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MotionX-GPS

MotionX-GPS


How did Pegasus racing navigate the Transpac to Hawaii? They did it with MotionX-GPS for the iPhone 3G, which they plotted their course with and steered with MotionX magnetic compass They even took vi...
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Iridium 9555 satellite phone

Iridium 9555 satellite phone


Options for communicating on a boat and out of cell phone range include satellite connections and SSB. SSB can get you some very cheap air time after the initial start up costs. However new developmen...
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HX750s VHF handheld radio

HX750s VHF handheld radio


Standard Horizons HX750s is a 6 watt VHF that floats. The 750 is a cheaper version of the HX850S which also floats but has an internal GPS. Apart from the floating capability and waterproofing, the HX...
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Wind Indicator for VHF antenna RA179

Wind Indicator for VHF antenna RA179


This clever idea makes use of a VHF antennas whip aerial. By hollowing out the trunk of the wind indicator it can be mounted over the top of the aerial. If you have a small sail boat there is not much...
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Can You Hear Me

Can You Hear Me


This VHF radio tutorial for boaters, has been put together by BoatUS. The tutorial goes through all aspects of using a vhf plus the emergency features. The 37 minute tutorial is divided up into 7 part...
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XP3 Enduro waterproof  GSM phone

XP3 Enduro waterproof GSM phone


Looking for a phone to use on your boat or even a kayak, and is waterproof and destruction proof. Then the Sonium XP3 Enduro is coming to the US Spring 2009. Having such a tough phone onboard where re...
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MHS550 waterproof VHF radio

MHS550 waterproof VHF radio


Unidens MHS550 waterproof VHF radio is compact in size allowing it to fit in a PFD pocket, and high quality aluminum case. Waterproofing is rated to JIS8/IPX8 submersible standards. The VHF radio has...
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LHR-80 Handheld VHF/GPS Marine Radio

LHR-80 Handheld VHF/GPS Marine Radio


Lowrance LHR-80 new waterproof handheld VHF also includes GPS functions; it floats and can track your buddy. Retail $199. Available early 2009 ...
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MR F80B 25 Watt Fixed Mount VHF

MR F80B 25 Watt Fixed Mount VHF


This Cobra VHF radio with Class D DSC is a fixed mount radio that supports Position Polling. This radio also incorporates "Say It Again" which is a VHF replay. This means that if you miss a radio call...
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TracPhone FB250

TracPhone FB250


The KVH Tracphone FB250 which utilizes Inmarsats Fleet Broadband is being used by the 99ft Virgin Money transatlantic record challenge by Sir Richard Branson. The FB250 is a compact unit at 30cm and t...
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Cell Ranger PORT (USB Powered)

Cell Ranger PORT (USB Powered)


Cruising just a few miles offshore can interfere with your connections. If you like to use a cell phone then a signal boost can help stay connected. Cell ranger port or stix can be used in a 12 volt c...
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VSAT Satellite coverage

VSAT Satellite coverage


ViaSat Inc. is nearly doubling the coverage area for its mobile broadband network with the announcement of coverage over the North Pacific Ocean region. Consistent with a network expansion agreement a...
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TD902 cyber system communications

TD902 cyber system communications


A good communications system for boaters power or sail. Simultaneous talk between parties, and no buttons to push. This hands free system will allow you to communicate during close maneuvers like dock...
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World Cell Antenna 5 Band 3dB gain Marine Mount

World Cell Antenna 5 Band 3dB gain Marine Mount


The Cell phone amplifier from Sigma 6 aims to help your cell phones signal reception offshore. These days, coastal cruisers and boaters use their cell phone data card, for their communications. Sigma ...
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Sailor FB500

Sailor FB500


Inmarsat provides the I-4 satellites, Thrane & Thrane provide the communication equipment and Stratos Global provides the air time. This is the combination used by all competitors in the Volvo Ocean r...
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MR F300 BT bluetooth handset

MR F300 BT bluetooth handset


Imagine stowing your cell phone below in a safe dry place, then being able to answer a phone call with the VHF mic. Sounds good, well you actually can with this new VHF looking device which works with...
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Deckband 4i

Deckband 4i


This device based on Bluetooth technology is aimed oat helping onboard communications during maneuvers. When you are docking anchoring some sort of safety issue or any occasion that you need to talk c...
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IC-M411

IC-M411


ICOM launches IC-M411 low cost VHF with DSC fixed mount marine radio. £149.95 is good value for a DSC VHF and is aimed at the smaller boat user....
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5 Mile wifi

5 Mile wifi


5 mile wifi reception sounds great. You can be anchored offshore a bit and still be able to stay connected. Communicate via Skype, get the latest weather downloads, work! It been a while since we did ...
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BH-2 wireless Bluetooth headset w HX760S VHF

BH-2 wireless Bluetooth headset w HX760S VHF


We are looking here at the HX760S the new Standard Horizon VHF but we are interested in the Bluetooth headset. The headset operates by VOX or PTT, which means you, can go ahead and talk or push to tal...
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FleetBroadband

FleetBroadband


Here is an example of Inmarsats FleetBroadband in action. The Volvo Ocean race will use Thrane & Thrane Sailor satellite equipment with Inmarsats FleetBroadband for all communications including sendin...
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Iridium Open Port

Iridium Open Port


Marine communications has a new friend. Iridium introduces the Open Port for mid 2008. Worldwide Communication with such a small antenna (9 X 21 inches) and up to 128 Kbps makes this unit viable for o...
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Explorer 725 DSC radio with wireless remote

Explorer 725 DSC radio with wireless remote


VHF and DSC and GPS are the most useful of electronics boaters can have. The new 725 VHF from Northstar has up to 2 wireless mics. Wireless means you will not have to run cables and trying to decide w...
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PACTOR-IIusb

PACTOR-IIusb


For cruisers and long distance voyagers the SSB can offer the cheapest and most reliable communications. With the Pactor 11 ro 111 modems you can send and receive E mail form anywhere in the world. Tr...
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Standard Horizon HX850S VHF/GPS DSC Floating Radio

Standard Horizon HX850S VHF/GPS DSC Floating Radio


In Miami this week the NMMA awarded 9 innovation awards. An honorable Mention was given to the HX850S floating handheld GPS-enabled VHF from Standard Horizon. To combine a VHF and GPS in a handheld un...
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IC-M603 & M505 VHF/DSC plus AIS

IC-M603 & M505 VHF/DSC plus AIS


ICOM announces the first combined VHF/DSC with integrated AIS at the london Boat show. In the world of marine communications to have one device work all your communications is interesting. You can con...
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X Gate

X Gate


I see more and more instances of cruisers using Xgate for Fast E mail. The program reduces transmission time by using ultra high compression rates eliminating spam and attachments. Many other compress...
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Airo

Airo


Introduced today at METS trade show --- Airo is a powerful and rugged ---- hand held PDA --- utilizing Windows mobile 6 as an operating system --- Drop, dust and waterproof --- it is built for demandi...
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Marine VHF PM-2010 WP

Marine VHF PM-2010 WP


Launched at the Southampton boat show, the President is the smallest and lightest 5W in the world and totally waterproof. The unit is palm sized and meets IPX8 waterproof standards (1.5m immersion). T...
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VHF radio watch  keeping

VHF radio watch keeping


Radio watch keeping recommendations USCG. When you are on the water one of your best safety devices is your VHF. Knowing how to use it is very important. Look at the USCG recommendations and guideline...
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IsatPhone

IsatPhone


The IsatPhone is a dual-mode satellite and GSM phone targeted at business and personal users who travel or work in areas where local telephone networks are unreliable or non-existent. Coverage so far ...
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LVR-880

LVR-880


Lowrance PR claims the first VHF and FM radio. Other features include DSC, "track your buddy" NMEA 0183 and 2000. When connected to a GPS receiver you can track up to 3 friends on the display, which i...
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Trackphone V7 "Broadband Communication"

Trackphone V7 "Broadband Communication"


New from KVH is Trackphone V7 a 24" dome which will provide broadband communications at sea and onboard. New technology called VSAT is an alternative to FleetBroadband. This technology allows data and...
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Nav-Fax 200

Nav-Fax 200


Now you can receive weatherfax, telex, satellite weather imagery, amateur radio and global news without the need for a license. The NAV-FAX 200 covers shortwave communications in the 30 kHz to 30 MHz...
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Seatech wifi booster

Seatech wifi booster


This system uses an EnGenius EUB-362 EXT 200mw Internet Wifi adapter. The adapter connects to the computer through a standard USB2.0 port. The system uses a HyperAmp Wifi 1 Watt Amplifier and a Hyper...
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WHAMx4BK

WHAMx4BK


Wireless remote mic. Instead of having to wire a connection to the master VHF down below you can get the full functionality with this remote mic. Carry it with you. Up to 4 remotes can be added, DSC e...
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Last Call

Last Call


No lost last call at the Pub. Last Call connects to your VHF radio and makes it simple to replay the last transmission received. Never miss another transmission or having to ask for a repeat message. ...
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EOC-3220 EXT

EOC-3220 EXT


EnGenius offers the latest in outdoor multipurpose Access Point / Client Bridge devices, the EOC-3220 EXT. The EOC-3220 series brings you the maximum range with its 400mW high wireless output power, a...
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TracNet 100 System

TracNet 100 System


High-speed data connections provided by EV-DO (Sprint, Verizon) service with upload/download speeds ranging from 400-700 Kbps and capable of reaching up to 2 Mbps. Low monthly fee and unlimited access...
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CruiseNet

CruiseNet


CruiseNet™ is your own secure, high-speed, wireless network. You can send e-mails, surf the net, check online weather, and more… right from your boat. CruiseNet gives you high-speed uploads and downlo...
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Syrens

Syrens


The SYRENS EC-Series Wi-Fi functions as a wireless bridge and Ethernet converter in one package. If a HotSpot is available at the marina or near shore and provides public Internet access, SYRENS EC-Se...
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Linsky

Linsky


This is a cheaper option at $278. Set up a wireless workspace anywhere you go on the Sprint PowerVision network. The new Linksys Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband enables you to share a mobile br...
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Nera F77, 55 & 33

Nera F77, 55 & 33


With the Nera F77 you can benefit from 128 kbps high-speed data, voice and safety functions - globally. This flagship Inmarsat product for the maritime market provides an office at sea for deep-sea ve...
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Marine-Sat

Marine-Sat


Enjoy the convenience of MSAT® Satellite Telephone Service while watching up to 200 channels of Direct Broadcast Satellite Television with Marine-Sat-Tel®. Geosat solutions works off Mobile Satellite ...
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N800 series

N800 series


If you want a device that can connect via the Internet, but do not want to lug around a laptop, the N800 is the device. It also plays music. High-resolution widescreen display Opera 8 , Flash 7 , I...
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SailMail

SailMail


SSB E mail provider. The $250 per year membership allows you 90 minutes/week access to the Sailmail radio stations. This translates into about 50 cents/minute. You will need a Pactor modem. With 13 lo...
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Cruiseemail

Cruiseemail


SSB E mail provider. Pompano Beach-based CruiseEmail, founded by Dr. John Gregory, has cooperating station locations in Florida, Maryland, Grenada and Belize, covering the east coast and Caribbean cru...
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WinLink 2000

WinLink 2000


SSB E Mail provider. Stations include 20 plus in North America, South Africa, 6 in Australia and New Zealand, 6 plus in Europe and the Med plus the Caribbean and South American coverage For boaters wh...
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Cobra MR HH425LI VP

Cobra MR HH425LI VP


This radio has a rewind button, it is a bit like Tivo. The MR HH425LI VP has a built in memory chip that will replay the last 20 seconds of a conversation transmission you could not hear. So instead o...
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Mystic

Mystic


DSC capable handheld submersible VHF. This GPS full screen mapping VHF brings navigation plus communication into one convenient unit. You can navigate using COG and compass screens plus the ability t...
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ShipCom

ShipCom


ShipCom is the United States only provider of HF SSB radiotelephone ship-to-shore service through its network of public coast stations. You can call a shore station on your SSB and be patched through ...
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FS1503EM SSB w Tuner

FS1503EM SSB w Tuner


The FS1503EM won the NMEA award for SSB/GMDSS two years and is rugged and spalsh proof. It is e mail compatible and will use SCS Pactor II pro HF modem. 150W. $2,500 approx....
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Global yacht Mobile

Global yacht Mobile


Roaming SIM card just one for all travel. Especially useful in Europe. The rates are online and $60 dollars gets you the card and phone number with $20 of credit. You top off the credit as you go via ...
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Waterproof Phone

Waterproof Phone


Submersible 900MHz Cordless Specialty Phone. It can only go down to a depth of 1 meter for less than 30 minutes, but who is really going to go swimming with their mobile anyway? What about divers they...
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Rino 120

Rino 120


combination VHF/GPS. Navigate and communicate on one device. It is waterproof and can "beam" your exact location to another Rino user on FRS or GMRS channels using "Position Reporting". Say you are fi...
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Sat Phone rental

Sat Phone rental


Whether you are on safari, hunting big game in Alaska, fishing a thousand miles from shore, or just making another corporate business trip, you can keep in touch with your world. BGAN broadband has no...
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Sat Phone rental

Sat Phone rental


Atlantic Radiotelephone has been providing service and installation of high quality marine electronics since 1973, and SatPhoneStore (a division of Atlantic) is a full service and equipment provider f...
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M34 submersible VHF

M34 submersible VHF


Coming in the spring is this new waterproof and floating VHF. Carrying many of the usual features the M33 features an aquaquake draining function for the grill. No more drowned VHFs this would be espe...
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Personal communications

Personal communications


Next trip rent your , Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya or Globalstar, world leader according to their headline. Locations in the UK and in the US, Florida and Maryland....
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GSP 1700

GSP 1700


New Satellite phone from Globalstar. The new phone is 40% smaller and is easy to use with a laptop via a USB port. Just under $1,000. Te data transfer rate for the 1700 is 9.6Kbps which makes it OK fo...
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Silva S15 radio navtex and DSC in one.

Silva S15 radio navtex and DSC in one.


Silva has been reinvented as Nexus. See new waterproof range of VHFs which are competitively priced. The s15 3 in one when attached to the GPS and Navtex receivers. The DSC can relay MOB position to a...
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Hello Joe

Hello Joe


I particularly like this new VHF with the big digits. This VHF is strong enough to withstand this Walruss grip. Normal cell phones would crush. ...
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Fleet F77 Satellite services

Fleet F77 Satellite services


Telenor Satellite Services added the Wideye™ SABRE™ 1 Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminal to its inventory of On Demand communications technologies. Telenor providesThe sub-laptop sized Wid...
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CPV350

CPV350


New range of integrated VHF with GPS chartplotter hailer and fishfinder. This is the 350 and there other larger sizes. This one instrument seems great for the small boat where you need VHF and chartin...
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KVH TracVision M3

KVH TracVision M3


M3 wins Dame award 2006 for electronics The 37 cm Diameter Satellite TV System, the First Designed for Smaller Boats, is Expected to Be Available to European Boaters in Early 2007. KVH claim it’s the ...
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Radio licensing

Radio licensing


Information source radio liscensing...
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SSB for idi-yachts

SSB for idi-yachts


informational source on communications...
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Communications information source

Communications information source


Communications resource...
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sail Mail

sail Mail


E mail service for yachts worldwide via Inmarsat...
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UM625C VHF freeman pittman award

UM625C VHF freeman pittman award


VHF color LCD display, daylight visible, DSC, waterproof, GPS repeatability. Its large color display and backlit control buttons make it easy to use, even in extreme lighting and weather conditions. ...
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Remote Commander

Remote Commander


Remote wireless waterproof VHF, autopilot, & instrument display all in one. Walk around boat steering, talking and still be able to do something else, while keeping an eye on depth, talk about multi t...
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Skymate

Skymate


Subscription satellite e mail, communications wherever you go. NOOA has approved Skymates VMS (vessel monitoring system) for the commercial fisherman which is a requirement. Skymate uses the ORBCOMM s...
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OCENS, Inc.

OCENS, Inc.


Communication E mail weather etc via Satellite Iridium, Spot or Inmarsat Fleet F33 or Globalstar network.<...
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