About marine electronics
The British Marine Electronic Association (BMEA) is more than just a trade organisation: its Code of Practice ensures that customers receives courteous and efficient service; safe and reliable products; and effective, trouble free installations:
Radar
It’s probably the piece of equipment that professional seafarers would least like to do without…and its becoming steadily more affordable and easier to operate. But what are the differences between a budget set and a top-of-the-range model. We look at some choices.
GMDSS
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) was established mainly for the benefit of commercial shipping, but new DSC/VHF radios are letting recreational boat owners in on the act. Here’s what it means for you.
Network instruments
The capabilities of a networked instrument system are very much more than just the sum of its parts: instruments that can exchange data between themselves can produce new, more relevant information for the navigator, distribute it to the rest of the crew, or control other equipment directly. We look at what’s possible now and take peak into the future.
Where am I?
Human navigators used to spend most of their time finding out where they were, rather than concentrating on where they were going. Electronic position fixing changed all that: GPS tells us where we are: dGPS does it even more accurately, and chart plotters help relate raw latitude and longitude to the real world.
Power supplies
Even the best and most sophisticated electronics will become useless if their power supply fails. Keeping them going though, may mean more than just fitting a bigger battery. One of the BMEA’s power supply experts can let you into some of the secrets of success.
What is NMEA 2000?
The NMEA 2000 Marine Network Standard was developed by various companies in and outside of the industry. More than 40 marine organizations have invested time and resources to create NMEA 2000 based on CAN (Controller Area Network).
How Weather Affects Electronics
The average leisure boater relies more heavily on electronics today than ever before. Even ten years ago you would only find a radar on larger boats, but with the advent of low cost LCD systems and compact antennas, a radar system is within the budget of even small boat owners.
You really DO need an EPIRB!
The MCA has reported a huge growth in the UK beacon registry this month. 40,000 emergency distress beacons are currently registered in the UK. In recent years, the growth in sales and registration of 406MHz EPIRBs (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacons) and PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) has accelerated dramatically as a result of the popularisation of PLBs and the reduction in price, due to innovation and technological improvements within 406MHz.
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Latest News
- 28 August 2010
Lowrance Endura series leads the way with new mapping software
Lowrance, a leading global manufacturer of leisure navigation electronics, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Mapyx Limited to combine its Endura series of GPS devices with market leading Mapyx Quo digital mapping solution. This agreement means that buyers of the Endura GPS devices will also receive digital mapping for the Endura and for a PC at a single purchase price, representing a significant cost saving to users.
Continue reading - 16 August 2010
Veterans take up the challenge for charity at 50th Anniversary of the British Powerboat Festival
Raymarine equipment will be put through its paces onboard three of Team Ring’s powerboats taking part in the British Powerboat Festival. The five day event takes place from 25-30 August, and includes the Cowes to Torquay race, billed as the longest and toughest 180 mile round trip endurance race, and the Cowes 100, high speed open water racing over 100 miles.
Continue reading - 14 August 2010
Icom UK, “Official Radio Communications Supplier” to Ramsgate Week 2010
Icom are pleased to be continuing their sponsorship of Ramsgate Week which will be held between 16th – 22nd August this year. Icom are once again proud to be named as the “Official Radio Communications Suppliers” to the regatta which has been a feature of the town’s calendar for over 110 years. Ramsgate Week 2010 is widely recognised as the friendly regatta and the alternative to Cowes and attracts approximately 100 boats from Great Britain and the continent.
Continue reading - 14 August 2010
New Garmin Marine Sales Executive
Garmin is pleased to announce a new member of its marine sales team. Nick Meadow has taken on the UK OEM Technical Sales Executive role. It involves working with boat builders and boat importers to advise them on Garmin products and marine network solutions.
Continue reading - 12 August 2010
Win a Yamaha Outboard Prize Package
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Yamaha’s first ever outboard, the quest is on to find the country’s oldest, greatest, strangest and most interesting outboard engines. Running until 1st September 2010, it is set to be the most inclusive and entertaining exploration of the nation’s engine treasures ever held. There are some fantastic prizes to be won for the best outboards including a new outboard for one lucky winner.
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