Category: Communications

Having reception problems while sailing along the coast? Here’s a simple and cheap solution. “The new Freedom Antenna from ARC Wireless Solutions presents a simple way to minimize those problems. The antenna, housed in...

Although I’m sure this is meant for military use, this solution from Nautronix allows you to send an SMS while underwater. Well, sort of at least…. “The mine countermeasure system will provide divers with...

Apparently Raymarine is launching a new fixed mount VHF radio and some other products. But I can’t find anything about it on their website though. Or anywhere else for that matter…. “Making its show...

It has been a while since we last heard some news about the availability of Boeing’s supposedly rule-breaking solution. Apparently they are testing it with a commercial shipping company, Teekay. The Connexion by Boeing...

You’re not allowed to communicate on 14.300 MHz frequency using your SSB radio unless you are an amateur licensee. But make sure you know how it works in case of an emergency… “Under normal...

If you can’t afford Altobridge’s solution for being able to send an SMS from anywhere at sea, than may be Xantic’s prepaid messaging service is right for you. “No special software or hardware is...

If you happen to be sailing the North Carolina waters over the next 10 days, make sure you take notice… Update: Apparently Boat U.S. is concerned about the impact of this GPS service disruption....

Last week I wrote about Simrad’s new offering, and now Nera’s F33 is also available on smaller craft. “The Nera F33 gives leisure craft, fishing boats and other smaller vessels access to high-class communication...