From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes this latest volume in this successful series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference.
Understanding Boat Communications covers the following major topics:
GMDSS Communications
EPIRBs, PLBs, SARTs, RTEs
NAVTEX
VHF Radio Communications
SSB/HF Radio Communications
Amateur (Ham) Radio
Short Wave Radio
Email Services and Internet
Satellite Communications
Weatherfax
106 pages. PB