Shakedown: whence comes the weather?
Article Abstract:
Some new equipment enable sailors to monitor HF frequencies for reliable and consistent offshore weather forecasts. Among good yet inexpensive HF receivers are the ICOM IC-PCR1000 all-band receiver and the Nav-Fax 100 Communications Receiver, priced at $379.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
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Talkin' about a revolution ... in the way we communicate
Article Abstract:
Enhanced marine HF transceivers that provide access to land-based telephone systems are among the communications advances for offshore cruising. Other innovations are cellular phones for marine use and satellite communications services.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
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Zero in on radar
Article Abstract:
Radar is an important equipment that must be used to ensure safety in sail boating. This system is broken down into units such as a scanner or antenna, a transceiver and a display unit.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
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