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Budget-friendly Handheld and Fixed-mount VHF Radios

As a follow up to Practical Sailors recent marine electronics report on mid-priced VHF radios, we evaluated three entry-level fixed-mount VHFs and three entry-level...

Best Fixed-Mount VHF: Icom M302

Both receivers managed an Excellent rating for sensitivity, but rank below the best radios in selectivity specifications. The Oceanus is rated 65 dB...

Im with the Band: Fidelity and Frequencies

Audio is transmitted via radio waves, with audio being impressed on a radio signal using a method called modulation. The two types of modulation...

Functions and Features

    In our test of waterproof VHF marine radios, Practical Sailor used the following protocol. Please see the original article https://www.practical-sailor.com/marine-electronics/feature-loaded-vhfs-with-gps for more detailed results. After...

Marine Electronics: AIS Gets Ocean Tested Near Dardanelles Strait

Its been several years since the Automatic Identification System (AIS) became a mandated way of life for the commercial side of the marine industry....

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....

PS Advisor: Safe Mounting for Radar

I am looking at antenna mounting options for my 2.2-kilowatt radar. I like the idea of keeping the antenna out of the foretriangle and...

Update on 10 Long-term Practical Sailor Tests

Long-term testing is a tricky proposition. Products that seem good during initial testing can turn sour a few months or uses later. Products that...

Mid-Priced VHF Radios: Icom and Uniden Lead the Way

We rated the display screen on the West Marine 600 Good. It is far smaller than the screen on the UM525, but displays all...

Feature-loaded VHFs with GPS

What We TestedOur current test group consisted of four radios. Icom, a global company whose product line includes communications equipment and products based in...

40-Footer Boat Tours – With Some Big Surprises! | Boat Tour

Join us at the Miami Boat Show as we get on four 40-footers for boat tours! A Beneteau 37.1, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, Dufour...