Beam me up: smart yet simpler electronics
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An over view is given on the latest in electronic equipment available to the sailor-operator. The work smarter and faster. Navigational electronics include a new version of INMARSAT for text-based satellite communication, GPS units, autopilots, as well as talking charts giving steering instructions.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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Antenna solutions
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A number of factors should be considered when mounting onboard antennas. These include transmission and reception range, safety hazards and length of the coaxial cable. A properly placed antenna provides an excellent link between marine electronics and radio signals.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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MariTEL tunes in and turns on
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MariTEL or the Marine Telephone Company launched a new product in June 2001 that will change ship-to-shore phone calls. The phone system is an automated DSC-VHF and operates from New Orleans, LA, but will eventually cover most of the country.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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