Communication Links

The following links to marine communication information are provided courtesy of Marine Computer Systems. Note that these links point to web sites that are not part of Marine Computer Systems. Please send any corrections or suggestions to Info@MarineComputer.com.

Our Info about Marine Communications

Marine Communications Links (this page)
Comparison Chart of Marine Communication Solutions

General Communications Technology

CTIA - The Wireless Association
USCG Maritime Telecommunications

Recommended Books

Marine Amateur Radio
The Boat owner's Guide to GMDSS and Marine Radio

Cellular Technology 

Wireless Advisor
GSM World (includes info on worldwide coverage and GSM technology)

Satellite Communications

Iridium (Handheld & fixed-mount satellite phones)
Globalstar (Handheld & fixed-mount satellite phones)
SkyMate (Satellite email, weather, and monitoring)
Thrane & Thrane (Satellite Equipment)
KVH (Satellite Equipment)
Stratos (Satellite Airtime)
Telenor (Satellite Airtime)
Mobile Satelite Users Association

Ham and SSB Radio

SeaWave (service provider)
Amateur Radio & DX Reference Guide
Ham Radio Online
ARRLWeb: The American Radio Relay League -- ARRL
IARUWeb: The International Amateur Radio Union
dxSoft (Windows Ham software)

Miscellaneous Links

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Home Page
PocketMail


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