Understanding Boat Communications

Informationen zum Autor John C. Payne is a cruising sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a 28-year career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil industry. His unique combination of technical know-how and practical experience at sea has made him a much sought-after authority. Klappentext Format 5 3/8"x 8 1/2" Illus. Graphs, tables 7 illustrations ??? Fully illustrated with photos and technical drawings. ??? Comprehensive coverage of all the communications systems and how they work ??? Covers al VHF networks, SSBs and their frequencies worldwide. ??? Studies satellite communications and weatherfax Zusammenfassung Contains treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. This work covers such topics as: 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.

Product details

• Authors: John C Payne, John C. Payne, Payne John C.
• Publisher: Sheridan House
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.05.2006
• EAN: 9781574092295
• ISBN: 978-1-57409-229-5
• No. of pages: 112
• Series: Sheridan House
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book; Boating, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Marine & Naval, Boating: Sport and leisure, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Boating, Marine engineering