Daily Archives:December 23,2021

So what is an antenna exactly? It is a device that takes an oscillating electric current and radiates that energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation and vice versa; depending on whether you are receiving or transmitting. More simply, it converts electric power into radio waves or radio waves into electric power. Understanding the important characteristics of the marine VHF antenna will allow you select the right antenna to best fit your vessel and your specific needs.  ...

you don’t want to be fumbling about trying to remember the training when you really need it.. You, as skipper, should have a good understanding of how it works, how to adjust it and how to send an emergency message. Ideally, at least one other person aboard should also have a working knowledge of the basics.  ...