Long ranger: with SSB, you're always within calling distance
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Single-sideband radios have greater ranges than VHF radios because their waves bend in the ionosphere to travel long distances. A good set costs from $2,000 to $3,000 and should be installed with professional help.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
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A growing number of boating enthusiasts are using computers aboard their vessels. They are using software packages that chart courses, predict tides, forecast weather and teach about seamanship and boat-handling.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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Let's talk: choosing the right communications system
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Boating enthusiasts can choose from a wide range of communications systems. Aside from VHF transceivers, they can opt for cellular phones or satellite communications systems.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1995
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