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Climbing the charts: electronic versions are adding vital details

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Electronic charts for recreational boating offer improved detail and display much of the information available on paper charts. The size of cartridges is being reduced, and C-Map has introduced a seamless display. Enhancements include information on restaurants, tides and marine services.

Author: Leaf, Jesse J.
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1996
Digital mapping, Nautical charts, Navigation charts

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Twin peeks

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A Si-Tex CVS-109 color video depthsounder costing $1,975 and a Si-Tex LCS-200 liquid crystal display depthsounder costing $699 were compared on an Gulf of Mexico fishing trip. The color sounder offers more detailed information, but the less expensive LCD is also useful.

Author: Leaf, Jesse J.
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Evaluation, Depth gage, Depth finders, Si-Tex CVS-109 (Fishing equipment), Si-Tex LCS-200 (Fishing equipment)

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View masters: the lookout on marine displays

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The latest marine electronic equipment features color liquid crystal displays that are lighter, more durable and more energy efficient than cathode ray tubes. Other innovations are touchscreens and multi-tasking.

Author: Leaf, Jesse J.
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Display devices (Electronics), Information display systems

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Subjects list: Innovations, Navigation systems, Electronics in navigation
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