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Sailability Scotland SCIO has supported disabled sailing in Scotland by organising six traveller series for the Challenger class of boat for over 25 years. The Challenger is a trimaran which…

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You can read these by clicking the following links: Ryde Inshore Rescue’s New 8 Metre RIBCRAFT Complete with Icom Communication Equipment Seavoice Training – Providing RYA Training Courses to the…

What is VHF?

The most popular method of communicating with other boats is via very high frequency (VHF) radio. Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your VHF…

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Digital Selective Calling has become an integral part of marine VHF Communication. Here we give an overview of how it works, what is does and the issues that affect you

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Find out more about Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Are you sailing through inland waterways in Europe this year? If so, you may need an ATIS capable VHF radio with a valid ATIS code

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AIS (Automatic Identification System) was created over twenty years ago as a navigation aid for use in busy waters....

What is HF?

HF/SSB radio plays an important part in maritime communications; it provides mariners with a viable and effective form of communication over long distances

Marine VHF Guide

You need a licence for a VHF on a boat and a different one for the operator. Here you can find out how to apply and which licenses are relevant…

Seavoice Training ICOM marine radio FAQs

Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your radio and what can make handheld batteries very inefficient and fixed sets close down