The ICOM M802 can be used for: -
- Distress and Safety communications with coastguard
- Talking to other yachtsmen
- Monitoring of distress frequencies 2182 kHz and 2187.5 kHz
- Sending and receiving of email - requires pactor modem
- Receiving world-wide short-wave radio broadcasts
- BBC world service
- Receiving global weather broadcasts
- Fax, RTTY, Navtex - requires PC and software
Built-in digital selective calling (DSC) For added safety at sea, the IC-M802 offers the ability to make and receive the following DSC calls via HF SSB radio :-
- Distress alert
- Urgency
- Safety
- Individual
- Group
- Test
The advantage of DSC via HF SSB is that calls can be made over a far greater range than can be achieved using VHF DSC.
M802 Basic specification
- Wide band receive coverage (0.5 - 29.9999MHz)
- Transmit 1.6 - 29.9999MHz
- All ITU channels plus 160 user programmable channels
- Transmit output power 150 watts
- Power supply requirement : 13.6 Volts
- Consumption 3 Amp Receive, 30 Amp Transmit
Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATU)
The AT-140 easily connects to the IC-M802 and is used to tune the SSB antenna (backstay or whip) to the transmit frequency. When the tuner cannot tune the antenna, the IC-M802 bypasses the tuner and displays a warning indicator on the LCD.
Click here and read Section 4. Radio equipment conformity requirements of the OFCOM Ship Radio Guidance Notes
Using SSB email is as easy as sending email via your telephone line or mobile phone.
Click here for modem pricing information
Although the M801E and M802 look the same that is where the difference finishes.
The M801 is housed in a more robust housing with heavy duty connectors, ideal for the marine environment.
The M801 as an internal DC to DC converter which allows for better voltage stability and reduces the possibilty of Galvanic corrosion .
By using the latest DSP technology, the M801E has better receiver performance.
The M801E is a fully compliant class 'E' DSC unit offering a full range of DSC features compared with the M802 limited range of DSC functions.
The M801E is CE approved where the M802 is not.
The GMDSS Long Range Certificate is for off-shore and ocean sailor or blue water and commercial yachtsmen who are looking for long range communications while at sea.
The GMDSS Long Range Certificate covers all aspects of marine communications from the use of SSB to EPIRBs and SARTs. Click here for more information
Marine Radio Operator's Certificate
A marine
radio operator's licence is an international legal requirement.
Yachtsmen operating a VHF only radio require a
Short Range Certificate .
If
operating an SSB, VHF and Inmarsat from a yacht then a
Long Range Certificate is required.
Visit www.yachtcom.co.uk for
more information about otaining your marine radio operators certificate.
Long Range Certificate
The
Long Range Certificate is required for
operations on all marine frequencies from a leisure craft.
MCA approved course &
exam.
The course covers:-
- Marine VHF, SSB including DSC
-
Inmarsat
- Operation and procedures.
- EPIRB, SARTs and NAVTEX.
Course duration including exam:-
- 2 days with on-line e-study
- 4 days
with classroom study.
Click here for more information
Short Range Certificate
The
Short Range Certificate is required
for operations on marine VHF channels from onboard a leisure craft.
In
the UK the Short Range Certificate is issued by the
RYA.
The course
covers:-
- Marine VHF DSC radio
- Operation and procedures
- EPIRB,
SARTs and NAVTEX.
Course duration including exam:-
- 1 day
Click here for more information
On-Line e-study
Both the
Short Range Certificate (SRC)
and
Long Range Certificate (LRC)
can be studied on-line using YachtCom's e-study training package.
The LRC and SRC e-study packages have been used by mainy students to obtain
there marine radio operator's certificate.
Easy of use and informative
the on-line e-study package is an ideal way to study for your marine radio
operator's certificate. To study on-line just sign up for a course.