Satellite Communications

Satellite Communications started with Arthur C Clarke. Arthur C Clarke wrote an article in 1945, about ‘Extra-terrestrial relays’ It wasnt long before his idea became reality. Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite, launched into space. It launched on 4th October 1957, and propelled the Space Race between the Soviet Union, and the …

Marine Radio Equipment Installation

Marine Radio Equipment Installation on Ships Having talked with many current, and retired Electro Technical Officers (ETO), it is apparent that radio communications  is considred by some, a ‘Black Art’. The main two frequency bands that you will come across on a Marine vessel are HF & VHF. HF is short for High Frequency, and …