Understanding Boat Communications
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:1st Apr '06
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From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new 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; and Weatherfax.
...very strongly recommended for expert and novice boaters whatever craft they sail that has a communication system. * Midwest Book Review *
It is an easy to follow look at the technical issues facing every boat owner. The book is concise, compact and fully illustrated for easy reference by a professional marine electrical engineer. * Latitudes & Attitudes *
Some sailors will need all of the information Payne provides, and all sailors will need some of it. It's a fine addition to the on board bookshelf. * Living Aboard *
ISBN: 9781574092295
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
Weight: 454g
112 pages