Today a fair number of marine electronics still use the old National Marine Electronics Association 0183 networking protocol, which includes some AIS and autopilots. But the most notable are ...

If you own a VHF radio manufactured in the past 15 years, it has built-in digital selective calling capabilities. The applications of DSC are plentiful, but most of us don’t take full advantage of ...

Cobham Satcom released what it calls a significant software update for its flagship SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A radio, an update that introduces new features to improve safety and simplify operation ...

Satellite and radio communications specialist, Thrane & Thrane, has unveiled a new Sailor VHF series. The new Sailor 6210 VHF, Sailor 6215 VHF DSC Class D and FCC approved Sailor 6216 VHF DSC Class D ...

A VHF serves as an essential safety item, and can also help anglers privately share fishing information. Jim Hendricks If you haven't purchased a marine VHF radio lately, you might not know that today ...

The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of boats and types of boaters. Naturally, our boats should be properly equipped with life jackets for everyone, ...

There are plenty of things we take for granted on our raceboats, and one of them is certainly the handheld VHF. You know…the one you need in times of distress, the one you use to check in with your ...