Top-of-the-Line VHFs Packed with Multi-function Features
The fixed-mount marine VHF radios Practical Sailorreviewed this go round go way beyond the basic capabilities of the more moderately priced gear featured in...
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...
USCG Safety Alert Concerning DSC-equipped VHFs
Most of today’s fixed VHF marine radios come equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capability, and many high-end handheld VHFs do as well. For...
Weather Radar for Windows Phones
We know the drill now. If we feature a Mac product, we have to appease the PC crowd, and vice versa. Otherwise, the earth...
Marine Electronics: Practical Sailor Tests Portable Depth Sounders
One would expect that one of the least complicated and most critical pieces of electronic equipment on a boat would also be the most...
Icom GM1600 Handheld VHF Test
The Icom GM1600 is a specialty marine handheld VHF designed for use aboard survival craft and large ships. It meets the rigorous Global Maritime...
How To Buy Sails – With Joe Cooper
Looking to learn how to buy sails for your sailboat? Deciding between Dacron sails or laminate sails? Thinking about how to buy carbon fibre...
