XM Radio has a deal on XM WX SatelliteXM Radio has a deal ($0 activation and 1 free month) currently going. I found out about this in the Nobeltec Newsletter and couldn't find anything on the XM Radio site about it. Here are the details for the discount: Use this promo code when you call into XM...

ACR has a very functional and reliable MOB system. The directional antenna is used to alert of a MOB situation by monitoring for 121.5 for EPiRB signals. You then use the handheld antenna to sweep the seas to find your lost crew and navigate back them. This reminded me a a HAM Radio fox hunt, and I thin...

The Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is a digital code asigned to you that identifies your radio (and thus your boat) when you issue an electronic mayday call. Its also used as a telephone type functionality. By goign to channel 70 you can 'dial' your friends using their MMSI code. www.BoatUs...