This book is a complete guide to marine radio communications for small boats. Whilst many owners are familiar with marine VHF equipment, procedures and licensing, few have detailed knowledge of othe radio equipment, services or frequencies. In “A guide to small boat radio” Mike Harris gives details of:

– Licensing procedures for VHF, amateur radio, CB and HF

– Choosing radio equipment

– Integration of radio equipment with navtex, radio telex, weatherfax, etc. etc.

– Radio installation (including siting, antenna positioning, earthing requirements and power drain)

– Compatibility with generators, echo sounders, Satnav and autopilots

– Morse transmitters

– The future of small boat communications

Edition: 1991