Category Archives :Maritime knowledge

The Retevis RA27 offers everything you could ever want from a VHF marine radio. The sound quality is impeccable! Plus, the radio has an adjustable multicolor LCD screen, integrated GPS, and DSC. It can be used on VHF bands. The adjustable audio feature allows clear messages to be communicated across the noisiest environments. The internal speaker has a rated output of 3W, hence why sound quality is so sufficient.   ...

Our goal throughout the consulting and assessment process is to determine the most cost effective and efficient solution to meet your needs. If privacy is of greatest concern, we have you covered! If you’re more concerned with communication reliability… no need to worry! Our team has vast experience with design, installation, and follow-up service—allowing you to provide greater attention and oversight to safety. In fact, we have delivered countless custom radio systems and solutions.  ...

One of the most questions customers ask us is “Is marine VHF radio free license? Do I need to apply for a certificate when I buy a marine VHF radio? So here we talk you about those questions.  ...

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is primarily used to initiate distress calls to shore stations and other vessels via your DSC radio and provides recipients of your emergency call with: Your Vessel’s Identity  ...

Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) is equipment developed to identify vessels travelling on the inland waterways of several European countries. These countries together form the Regional Arrangement Concerning the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways, or RAINWAT.  ...

Some novice crew members have some doubts about the frequency of marine VHF radio. This article gives a brief explanation of the frequency of marine VHF radio.  ...

There are many licenses about Marie VHF radio. If you want to use a marine VHF radio, you can learn about different licenses according to your needs. Here are the types of different license, which are mainly divided into two categories: Operator’s License and Ship’s Radio License.  ...

VHF radios are cheap to buy these days, have a long lifespan, and are easy and quick to use. The beauty of using a VHF radio is that it is a “one to many” communication system. This means that if you broadcast on Channel 16, the call-up and emergency channel, other VHF radios turned on in your area will hear you. If you need assistance quickly, then other boats in your area are your best option.  ...

This is an epidemic problem as ninety percent of boaters who call the Coast Guard for emergency help have not both registered and interconnected their VHF radios, meaning that our 21st Century safety network will not work.  ...

With the development of technology, communication has become more and more convenient, but new technology hasn’t replaced the marine radio. If your boat is boat is broken down, sinking, capsized or there is a medical emergency, you will need a radio to call for help. If you are going more than five miles offshore, we highly recommend having either VHF, a 27 MHz, or HF radio. While you are at sea, you must have your radio turned on and tuned to the distress frequency.  ...