Short Answer is: No, you can’t really use Starlink on a boat, yet! But let’s talk about what it will take to get there and when you might expect it to be available. Full disclosure: Sea-Tech Systems is a satellite services provider, we also have Starlink...
Several of our Sea-Tech SSB, WiFi, cellular, and satellite communications kits come with pre-made antenna cables, with lengths sometimes selectable during ordering. However, Sea-Tech knows that estimating cable lengths is difficult in a boat and most often our...
(note: the alternatives to viasat section of this article was updated for 2023 on 01 Oct 2023) If you are a subscriber of Sailing SV Delos YouTube channel you may have seen their recent episode showing their new high-speed satellite Internet installation. In the...
If you are traveling and relying on cellular and/or satellite based Internet for your communications needs, there are a several easy things you can do to reduce how much data your devices use on a day-to-day basis. If you implement the following changes, you can...
This question is often asked on forums, especially now that the formerly cruiser-approved Wirie Pro is no longer available, is what is available to enhance or leverage cellular for Internet access on a boat rather than marina WiFi. Since cellular coverage is...
(Last updated Nov 18, 2021) A question that comes up often by customers and in online forums is how to properly integrate an AIS Transponder with a VHF Radio that supports DSC calling, and may or may not also have an AIS receiver built-in. How do you make sure you can...