Product Articles

• EPIRB Categories
  21:56 | 11/26/11
  Current EPIRBs are generally divided into three classes; Category I, Category II, and Class B (or Category B).* Category I EPIRBs are considered the best but are also the most costly. Category I EPIRBs can...more
• Radio Watchkeeping Regulations
  21:07 | 11/26/11
  A charter boat whose radio was not tuned to the proper channel missed a severe storm warning. By the time the captain learned of the storm, it was too late to return to shore....more
• Understanding EPIRBS
  19:01 | 11/26/11
  Simple rules for understanding, buying and using an EPIRB For those that are concerned in marine safety the EPIRB represents the ultimate in personal safety devices. When activated, the Emergency Position Indication...more
• EPIRB Terminology
  19:16 | 11/26/11
  EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon PLB Personal Locator Beacon ELT Emergency Locator Transmitters Category I EPIRBs have the capability to deploy automatically in the event of a disaster at sea. Category...more
• EPIRB: The Modern Lifesavers
  19:34 | 11/26/11
  When you’re on the water, you come to realize your own significance. With no land in sight, no street lights to guide you, frigid temperatures all around, and nobody to help you, you realize the importance of having...more
• Intrinsically Safe VHF Radios
  19:46 | 11/26/11
  Intrinsically safe handheld VHF radios are the new kid in town when it comes to meeting the communication needs of workers in differing hazardous conditions. Some examples are oil rig workers, first responders, and anybody...more
• Marine VHF Radio - U.S. Channels
  20:38 | 11/26/11
  Note that the letter A; indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel, and that operations are different than international operations on that...more
• Operating Procedures for Marine VHF Radios
  21:03 | 11/26/11
  It is vitally important when using a VHF marine radio system to follow correct operating procedures.  By speaking clearly, using the correct language, and understanding the system of channels and signals, you make...more
• Marine VHF Radio Overview
  21:14 | 11/26/11
  A Marine VHF radio is installed on all large ships and most motorized small craft.  It is used for a wide variety of purposes, including summoning rescue services and communicating with harbours and marinas, and operates...more
• Handheld Marine VHF Radio Systems
  21:47 | 11/26/11
  If you only have a small boat without a dedicated cabin that is suitable for mounting a full suite of navigation and communication equipment, or alternatively, you want a second radio for your boat, which you can always...more