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Very useful onboard
Walkie-talkies enable a system of short range communication, one can have a private conversation without being disturbed (as opposed to VHF.) They are useful, for example, when a person is working on the masthead, to keep in contact, or when someone is using the dinghy (over limited range.) It is particularly useful when someone is disembarked to land, from where the use of VHF is prohibited. They are a small investment .Professional advice
“ Walkie-talkies are easily used by the entire crew. Thick of protecting them in a waterproof cover for use in the dinghy.”
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Three competing satellite constellations.
Iridium, Inmarsat and Thuraya, behind these three brands lies a satellite network and global coverage. Iridium and Inmarsat have worldwide coverage. They work throughout the world. Thuraya operates a geostationary satellite and a terrestrial station located in the United Arab Emirates. This system covers a large zone in Europe and Africa (North Sea, English Channel, Atlantic and Mediterranean.) It is not therefore, effective, approaching the American continent. From 2011, it will also cover the zone Pacific Asia (Thuraya 3.)