Staying in touch: from SSB to satellite
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Sailing ships can avail of several marine communications technologies to stay in communication with other ships or land bases. These include the radio communications devices such as the marine VHF for moderate distance communication to satellite communications systems which allow laptop computers to be used for communications.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
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Demystifying single-sideband channels
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How a marine single-sideband radio, a powerful communications device at sea, functions must be understood well for the sailor to effectively use it. Knowing how to choose the right channel and the radio's capabilities will enable a sailor to communicate to the world.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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Get the ham advantage
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Issues concerning the use of ham radio by sailors are discussed. The advantages of the system over marine single-sideband radio are assessed and the examinations required for a Technician or General license are described.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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