DeLorme inReach vs. Iridium Extreme
Many love the solitude that sailing offers, but not necessarily the limited (or non-existent) communications that can accompany it. For those sailors, there are...
Plotting Your Escape in the Age of Satcom
I wanted to try a little experiment this week. Something safe, with little risk of getting hurt. Something I could do while drinking coffee...
PredictWind Satcom Reviews
Unless you plan to have Internet access where youre sailing, its essential to set up the service on the PredictWind website before setting sail....
A Look at PLB Battery Life
Analyzing the resultsOnce all of Imanna’s numbers were crunched—decibels above 1 microvolt (dBμV) are converted to decibels above 1 milliwatt (dBm), the antenna gain...
Is the SEND Device Message Loud and Clear?
Tracking AegeanAs a result of the Aegean incident, GEOS has changed its protocol for responding to alerts with no position data. Now, when a...
Feature Loaded High-end VHFs
Standard Horizon GX2150The GX2150 Matrix AIS+ has a built-in dual-channel AIS receiver that allows the VHF to display AIS target information, including MMSI, call...
A Rundown on Common VHF Features and Functions
AquaQuake: A draining function specific to Icom radios; a vibrating "buzz" clears water from the speaker grill.Noise-canceling: Reduces background noise, so you can be...
Practical Sailor Reviews Iridium and Inmarsat Satphones
Iridium’s new 9575 satellite phone is a step up from its current 9555 and should be available at presstime. It is called the Iridium...
Marine Electronics:SEA 159, Icom M45 and M49 Are Top Fixed-Mount VHF Radios
What with all the current interest in handheld GPS and LCD radar, its easy to forget that most fundamental and important piece of marine...
Can You Hear Me Now? Mariner 500 Communication Aid
One of the many challenging aspects of on-board life is exchanging information between the helmsperson and the crew at the other end of the...
Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
