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An Introduction to… Electronic Communications & Entertainment Afloat

An Introduction to… Electronic Communications & Entertainment Afloat. Curtis Morris K7KNM c.morris@charter.net s/v Smooth Operator. WARNING.

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An Introduction to… Electronic Communications & Entertainment Afloat

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  1. An Introduction to… Electronic Communications & Entertainment Afloat Curtis Morris K7KNM c.morris@charter.net s/v Smooth Operator

  2. WARNING Attendance at this seminar is at your own risk. The instructor is not responsible for what you think you learned, or think you want at the conclusion of the seminar. Any urges to dump your transistor radio and hand-cranked victrola overboard for more modern gear is up to you. Any lust for new systems should be discussed with your spouse or significant other since what you want may not be what you need. Violators of this policy could be severely punished.

  3. OVERVIEW • Why electronic communications and entertainment afloat are important • Shortwave, satellites and cyberspace for non-rocket scientists • What systems are right for you? • Communication: Bay/Coastal vs. Offshore “Blue Water” • Electronic entertainment options This OPCYC “U” presentation is rated “G” suitable for audiences of sailors and power boaters

  4. Why Are Electronic Communications & Entertainment Afloat Important ? COMMUNICATIONS • Safety • Weather, navigation, and information for mariners • Coordination of personal activities on the water • Stay connected to family, friends, and even one’s business …unless you want to run away ENTERTAINMENT • Music, TV, DVD,I-POD, MP3,CD/Stereo, or other radio for enjoyment and relaxation; changes a simple boat into a yacht …a haven with amenities • Offers the variety of talk and music while underway • Helps enjoyably fill the hours at anchor, or in a marina • Pleasant accompaniment to drinks or a meal aboard

  5. Shortwave, Satellites & Cyberspace for Non-Rocket Scientists • Shortwave… what it is and how it works • Ionospheric propagation vs. line of sight communications • Low & Medium Frequency, High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) • Key modes for communication & entertainment…voice (AM, FM, FM Stereo, SSB), continuous wave (CW), data (Fax), digital (e-mail), video (TV/DVD) • Satellites for sailors & boaters…Man-made, earth orbit moons for communications, navigation, weather & entertainment broadcasts (e.g., XM, Sirius, XM WX, Direct TV)

  6. Shortwave, Satellites & Cyberspace…continued • Cyberspace…computers for everything • Word processing and data to e-mail plus graphics • Control systems for radio, TV, GPS, Chartplotters, DVD entertainment, etc. • Typical uses afloat… records keeping, wireless e-mail, navigation, and weather Bottom Line: Computers can be stand alone devices, but are increasingly tied to other devices to serve many uses

  7. What System is right for you?Bay and Coastal Communications

  8. Bay and Coastal Communications

  9. Bay and Coastal Communications

  10. Bay and Coastal Communications

  11. Bay and Coastal Communications

  12. What system is right for you?Offshore “Blue Water” Communications

  13. Offshore “Blue Water” Communications

  14. Offshore “Blue Water” Communications

  15. Offshore “Blue Water” Communications

  16. Offshore “Blue Water” Communications

  17. What system is right for you?Electronic Entertainment Afloat

  18. Electronic Entertainment Afloat

  19. Electronic Entertainment Afloat

  20. Electronic Entertainment Afloat

  21. Electronic Entertainment Afloat • Other systems exist • I-Pod Digital Recorders…hundreds of songs and some video down-loaded from the net use earphones or small amplified speakers for listening…$200-450 • MP3 Players…more digital recordings from the net with earphones or amplified speakers…$80-250 • Walkman Players for CDs…going the way of the dinosaur

  22. Some Useful Web Sites for More Information • Ham Radio www.arrl.org • Federal Communications Commission (licensing) www.fcc.gov • Registering VHF and SSB DSC equipped Radios www.boatus.com • Antennas, marine radios, and electronic entertainment devices www.shakespeare-marine.com www.icomamerica.com www.westmarine.com www.defender.com www.boatersworld.com www.circuitcity.com www.bestbuy.com Note: no endorsement of any business is implied

  23. What Have You Learned? • The mysteries of shortwave, satellites and cyberspace • Options available for: • Communications both Bay/Coastal and Offshore “Blue Water” • Electronic Entertainment afloat

  24. Bottom Line You have earned 2 credits at Old Point Comfort “U”, gotten out of a morning’s worth of “honey do tasks”……and are now armed with enough knowledge to do serious damage to your bank account I

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