Understanding Boat Communications
Will be published approx. on 1. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-57409-229-5 (ISBN)
Description
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference. "Understanding Boat Communications" covers the following major topics: 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.
Reviews / Votes
...very strongly recommended for expert and novice boaters whatever craft they sail that has a communication system. * Midwest Book Review * It is an easy to follow look at the technical issues facing every boat owner. The book is concise, compact and fully illustrated for easy reference by a professional marine electrical engineer. * Latitudes & Attitudes * Some sailors will need all of the information Payne provides, and all sailors will need some of it. It's a fine addition to the on board bookshelf. * Living Aboard *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
163 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57409-229-5 (9781574092295)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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.