It’s time we cleared the air about ham radio. If you think of it as staticky transmissions sent by people in the middle of nowhere, think again. Today’s ham radio goes beyond wireless to extreme wireless, Operators transmit data and pictures, use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters, and...

The 2nd Edition of "Communications Made Simple for Cruisers" provides up to date communication basics to help cruisers identify what communications equipment they will need while cruising. The edition has been updated to reflect the latest tools used by today’s cruisers. There are many options for c...

Congratulations! You passed the test and have an amateur radio license. Now what? 21 Things to Do After You Get Your Amateur Radio License, tells you what. The 21 different activities will not only suggest things you can do with your ham license, but more importantly, how to have fun with amateur ra...

Orion Safety Products 744 Whistle and Mirror Kit includes both audible and visual signals. Help rescuers note there is an emergency and guide them to your location. The signal mirror measures 2 by 3-inches and comes with a lanyard and view finder. The whistle is made of plastic for durability and wi...

Impeller KitMaterial:NeopreneDrive Type:Spline DriveNumber of Blades:12Dimensions:Diameter:2-1/4"Shaft Width:1-1/4"Shaft Diameter:5/8"Insert Material:BrassJabsco flexible impellers can be fitted to most makes and models of bronze flexible impeller engine cooling, bilge, transfer and general purpose...

Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the well-being of both crew and vessel, good skippers need to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within t...

Water is the most essential component of any emergency kit. Datrex Water Packets uses a complex filtering and packaging process to insure their water sachets are safe for 5 years in even the harshest conditions. Each sachet contains 125mL of water. Perfect for rationing. And the strong, yet lightwei...

Marine SSB Radio for Idi-Yachts® A Guide for Using Marine Single Sideband Radio , by Captain Marti Brown, is a newly updated third edition of this popular guide. Learn how to use your Marine SSB radio the easy way! The third edition has 178 pages with revised and expanded sections on Digital Selecti...

UB1280 12V 8AH - Absorbant Glass Mat (AGM) technology for superior performance. Valve regulated, spill proof construction allows safe operation in any position.   Common uses for the UB1280: Consumer Electronics, Electric Vehicles, Engine Starters, Golf Carts, Hunting, Lawn and Garden Tools, Medi...

Having a safety back-up air supply has many advantages over a standard alternate air source. The most obvious is that it is a separate air supply and allows self rescue in an emergency out of air situation. We are taught to stay with our buddy so that in case of an emergency they are right there rea...