Look who's talking

Article Abstract:

Four marine satellite communication systems, namely Magellan's portable World Phone, Nera Telecommunication's World Phone, KVH's Tracphone 25 and O'Gara Satellite System's Boatfone, were compared. Magellan's $3,000 portable World Phone was found to be most suitable for boating.

Product information, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Equipment and supplies, Satellite communications

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Now you're talking: is it time to scrap your SSB for a SatCom? We find out

Article Abstract:

Boaters leave land, but still want to be able to communicate long distances from the middle of the ocean. Single Sideband Radio (SSB) is the oldest way of communicating for boaters. Another option if INMARSAT-M, a satellite telephone system. Both system are evaluated.

Services, Telecommunications systems, Satellite communications services industry, International Mobile Satellite Organization, Single-sideband radio, Single sideband radio

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Chart attack!: Dazed and confused? How to choose the best charting software

Article Abstract:

Several charting software for boating applications are evaluated. These include the GPS-Communicator, Chart View, Maptech Pro v.3.0, Visual Navigation Suite and the DVS-1000 v.3.5.

Software, Navigation, Nautical charts, Navigation charts

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