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Dialing…
These days, most boaters carry smart phones which deliver both phone calls and Internet applications. Due to this dual functionality, many boaters have been paying less attention to traditional VHF radios, which is not a good idea. There are several qualities that VHF radios bring to the table which can prove to be very important. First, they have good range, especially the fixed-mount VHFs with tall antennas. This can be important when out of range of land-based cell towers. Second, certain key channels are monitored constantly by everyone from local fishermen to the USCG which can lead to a rapid [...]
Smart Boating 144 – Applications
This show highlights some of the new boating apps, from tide calendars to navigation, that are now available through smart phones and tablets.
Smart Boating 99 – Boating Apps
This show highlights a sampling of popular boating "apps" designed for tablets and smart phones.