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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Re:radio on board
yachts@XXX.XXX
Date: Tue Jul 24 2001 - 11:00:57 EDT
Quoting R Hepler <roberthepler@XXX.XXX>:
> I disagree with this. Yes, (electronics) technology is a
> quickly-ever-changing thing. But delivery of payload to a stable orbit
> is
> not. It doesn't matter how spiffy you can make the gear you are holding
> if
> there is nothing to receive the signal.
Certainly true.
But don't fall for the myth that HF radio communications is always available.
There are times when HF just won't work - atmospherics, sunspots, geographic
position, whatever.
Satellite communications are the future. You will see more and more technology
developed which will make it increasingly reliable, cheap, and desirable for
cruisers. HF will be like LORAN - a backup and a curiosity.
And note that the LEO satellites in use today do not require directional
antennas. Their devices look like large cell phones.
<http://www.globalstar.com/>
<http://www.iridium.com/>
Best,
Bryan
"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
Annapolis, MD
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