Marine Communication Systems

Prequisites: None
Member Cost: $35 (Covers the cost of materials)
Non-Member Cost: $70

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 This is a review of communications systems available to the recreational boater. Radio history and spectrum definitions are presented along with definitions of radio circuits that the student should learn, to choose the best communications method for his/her situation.  The course covers Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), FCC Rules and regulations, High Seas radio (MF/HF and satellite communications) Family Radio Service transceivers.  The course also covers troubleshooting of radio installations

Table of Contents

1. Radio History and Communication Elements

History
Basic Communications Systems
Simplex vs. Duplex
Basic Transmitters
Basic Receivers

 6. Radiotelephone Operating Procedures

Basic Operations
Radio Vocabulary
Calling Procedures
Emergency Calling Procedures
Testing Procedures
Golden Rules of Radio
2. The Radio Frequency Spectrum Elements

Radio Frequencies
Radio Frequency Bands and Management
RF Propagation
Propagation Software
Mixing of Frequencies
Modulation

 7. Long-Range Marine Radio Communications

Amplitude Modulation
Single Sideband
MF/HF Antennas
MF/HF Operations
Basic Communications Satellite Architecture
Real Communications Satellite Systems
Specific Systems
3. VHF Radio Communications

Basic VHF Transmitter
Basic VHF Receiver
Basic VHF Antennas and Coaxial Cable
Basic Transceiver
Specifications

 8. Other Marine Communications Systems

Flags and Whistles
Amateur Radio
Cellular Phones
Family Radio Service
General Mobile Radio Service
Loud Hailers
4. Global Maritime Distress and Safety (GMDSS)

History
Carriage Requirements
Physical Description – VHF DSC
The Sea Areas
The MMSI
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Navigational Text Messages (NAVTEX)
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

 9. Radio Maintenance

Confidence Testing
Preventative Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
5. FCC Rules, Maritime Radio Licenses, and the Radio Frequency Plan

The Communications Act of 1934
FCC Rules
Marine Radio Licenses
Advanced Licenses
FCC Frequency Plan

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