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Below is a list of articles published by Marine Computer Systems'
staff. We've re-printed them here online for you to read and refer
back to.

* A Sampling of Cruising Communications (SAIL: May 2005)
* Two Solutions for Getting Email at Sea (Ocean Navigator:
August 2004)
* Electronic Charting (Blue Water Sailing: 2004)
* Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) (Blue Water Sailing:
2004)
* Going to Sea and Staying in Touch (Blue Water Sailing: 2004)
* Slow Speed Email (Blue Water Sailing: 2004)
* The Red Button (Blue Water Sailing: 2004)
* Pactor and Pactor Modems (January 2003)
* No Call Unanswered (Ocean Voyage:r 2003)
* Communications Review (Ocean Voyager: 2003)
* Communications Optimizers (Ocean Voyager: 2003)
* Radio Licenses Demystified
* All About MMSI Numbers
* MMSI Numbering System
* Beyond WeatherFax (Ocean Navigator: February 2002)
* VHF, DSC, etc. (Prefessional Mariner: February 2002)
* Comparing Electronic Charting Software (Cruising World:
March 2002)
* Calling In from The Wide Blue Yonder (Cruising World: March
2001)
* Browsing the web via Cell Phone (Cruising World: March 2001)
* Cellular Conundrum (Cruising World: March 2001)
* The NMEA Standard (Ocean Navigator: January 2000)
* Weather Software (Ocean Navigator: March 2000)
* Selecting the Right Weather Equipment (Professional Mariner:
September 2000)
* Choosing An Onboard Computer (Ocean Navigator: January 1999)
* Choosing An Onboard Printer (January 1999)
* Tips For Maintaining Your Computer (February 1999)
* Connecting Weather Equipment to Your Computer (The Weather
Journal: December 1998)

* Ocean Navigator Communication Newsletters
* Connections: Marine Computer Systems Newsletters

Return To Resource List

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* Managing your computer's serial ports
* Connecting your GPS to your computer
* Powering your on-board computer
* Which inverter is right for me?
* Browsing the web without wires
* Email and safety from the high seas

http://www.marinecomputer.com/resour...sonCharts.html

Below are charts comparing various options facing mariners today.
These charts are frequently requested by our clients, and are provided
free of charge on our web site.


* Satellite Communications Comparison Chart - This chart compares
various options for voice and data communications at sea. Includes a
comparison of: Globalstar, Mini-M, Inmarsat, SkyMate, Iridium.
(updated Sep 2004)

* Electronic Charting Software Comparison Chart - This chart
compares different software used for the display of digital nautical
charts - including MaxSea, Nobeltec, Maptech, and the CAPN. (updated
Mar 2004)

* Onboard Computer Comparison Chart - This chart compares
traditional computers to marinized computers. Includes a comparison
of: Conventional Desktops, Marinized Desktops, Conventional Laptops,
and Marinized Laptops.

* HF EMail Service Providers Comparison Chart - This chart
compares different providers of HF and SSB based email service -
including SailMail, WLO Radio, Marine Net, Cruise Email, and WinLink.
(updapted Feb 2004)

* Email Appliance Comparison Chart - This chart compares various
different handheld devices used to send and receive email in
conjunction with a telephone - including PocketMail, MailStation,
MailBug and PostBox.

* WeatherFax Software Comparison Chart - This chart compares the
features of various weather fax software available on the market
today. (new Mar 2004)

* Weather Information Matrix - This matrix shows the different
types of marine weather information available on various communication
channels. (new Sept 2003)