BMEA

Digital Yacht, the Bristol-based manufacturer of marine PC systems and software has introduced a new Wi-Fi device for boats. Wi-Fi hot spots have become popular now at most marina locations and the WL200 from Digital Yacht brings increased range and superior access speeds over a traditional laptop or PC Wi-Fi card. The electronics are housed in a GRP antenna designed to sit on an industry stand at 1” x 14 TPI mount, the same type that is used for a GPS or VHF antenna.

SM Group (Europe) Ltd., the United Kingdoms exclusive distributor for Australia’s leading marine electronic equipment manufacturer GME, are pleased to announce the launch of full specification, 406 MHz PLBs with breakthrough prices to match.

Icom is pleased to launch the IC-M801GMDSS Class A DSC MF/HF transceiver to meet requirements for professional communications equipment on board large commercial vessels such as cruise liners, tankers, offshore tugs, salvage vessels, deep sea fishing vessels etc.

Garmin, one of the leading names in marine electronics equipment, has announced that it will be sponsoring the Hamble Winter Series for a third consecutive year. Poised to commence on Sunday 7th October 2007, the event brings together some of the most enthusiastic and experienced sailors in the United Kingdom.

Garmin has added a new user-friendly RF Wireless Remote Control and a RF Wireless Mouse to compliment their GPSmap 4000 and GPSmap 5000 series of network plotters. By using radio frequency rather than infrared, the devices do not have to be in direct sight of the plotters making them easier to use and improving their functionality.

Following on from the success of the GMR 18, launched ten months ago, Garmin has added a new radar, the GMR 24, to its marine electronics product range. The new 24” unit features 4kW of transmit power, dual rotation speed for faster near-target updates, plug-and-play reliability on the Garmin Marine Network*, and a size that will fit neatly on mid-large sized boats.

Garmin has added high-sensitivity GPS receivers to its new eTrex range, while retaining the distinctive sleek, lightweight and user-friendly design that has made the eTrex devices popular with mariners and outdoors enthusiasts alike. The five new eTrex models – the eTrex H, Venture HC, Summit HC, Legend HCx and Vista HCx will supersede the existing eTrex range of handhelds.