Communications at Sea: Marine Radio, Email, Satellite and Internet Services

Communications at Sea: Marine Radio, Email, Satellite and Internet Services

by Mike Harris (Author)

Synopsis

This book is a complete guide to all forms of communication at sea. It examines the international marine use of cell phones, satellites, amateur radio and email, cutting through the jargon and sales hype to enable readers to make the right choice for their needs and sailing territory. Comprehensive appendices on radio procedure, tables of radio frequencies and weather broadcast times provide invaluable reference information not available from any other single source. This book is an essential on-board reference for cruising sailors worldwide.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 30 Apr 2003

ISBN 10: 0713662719
ISBN 13: 9780713662719
Book Overview: Ship to ship and ship to shore communication are now an essential part of cruising - long and short term Packed with information on the wide range of systems available to keep boat owners in touch with their families, banks, business contacts and other seafarers Everything an amateur needs to know about marine communication for any size craft

Author Bio
Mike Harris has spent 14 years cruising in interesting places while writing and developing software for cruising sailors. He is the author of Understanding Weatherfax published by Adlard Coles Nautical, and his micro-office www.pangolin.co.nz is his boat, a 45 foot steel cutter which he built himself. He is currently cruising in New Zealand with his wife and daughter.