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Tag Archives :Marine Radio

Purpose Of VHF Marine Radio Channels

For novices, we need to study carefully what the channels of maritime walkie-talkies mean and what functions they have. Below we will introduce the uses of some common channels.  ...

Read more  VHF Marine Radio,  Radio Channel

What key features do you want your radio to have?

Communication. It’s essential.  You wouldn’t take a long car ride without your cell phone and you shouldn’t be without a VHF radio when out on the water. A hand-held VHF radio is something all boaters should have.  When looking for a VHF radio, there are however several key features you want your radio to have.  ...

Read more  VHF marine radio,  Built-in GPS,  DSC,  NOAA

How to know if you need a new marine antenna

While out at sea, being able to communicate using marine antennas is of vital importance. Whether it’s for commercial fishing or for recreational use, a marine antenna is a vessel’s lifeline to the outside world. Your boat’s marine antenna is something that you don’t want to take for granted. While many people do their best to predict weather patterns and swear that their own experience has taught them enough to be safe at sea,  ...

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What is NOAA weather radio?

Working with the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Alert System, NOAA Weather Radio is an "all hazards" radio network, making it the single source for the most comprehensive weather and emergency information available to the public. It broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards - both natural  ...

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Retevis Marine RA27

Retevis RA27 is a powerful VHF / DSC marine VHF radio, with AIS receiver and NMEA connection functions. The RA27’s front face is so compact that it matches the size of a modern smartphone. However, despite its small size, it has all the hallmarks of design, ease of use and performance.  ...

Read more  VHF,  RA27,  marine radio

What Makes a Great Two-Way Radio System for Yachts?

Marine VHF radios should be intrinsically safe, which means that the wiring of the equipment is designed to withstand high heat, dust, and water. In other words, even if something major goes wrong onboard a ship, the radio should still operate to communicate and alert the appropriate authorities.  ...

Read more  Waterproof,  emergency alert,  VHF marine radio

How to use a VHF radio correctly is an essential boating skill

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.  ...

Read more  marine radio,  VHF,  DSC function,  Mayday

Retevis Marine NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a United States science agency that operates in the US Department of Commerce. The agency works on projects concerning the oceans, main waterways, and the atmosphere. Some of the services provided by NOAA are weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, and climate monitoring.  ...

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Retevis RM40 DSC Setting

Retevis RM40 is a professional marine VHF radio. Unlike previous marine VHF radios, it has DSC function. Many handheld marine VHF radios on the market do not include this function, but only on the shipboard platform. Nowadays, the application of DSC function in RM40 to handheld marine VHF radio is a great progress, which helps the crew to alarm and rescue in case of critical environment. Let's briefly introduce the relevant steps of RM40 DSC setting  ...

Read more  RM40,  marine radio,  VHF,  DSC