Dave and Lisa of the YouTube channel Sailing Dark Angel came by our Annapolis Boat Show booth this past October wondering how to get their AIS and VHF upgraded and ensuring it’s all integrated properly. Needing technical help with their DIY upgrade and...
Video Conferencing consumes ALOT of data. If you are using Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet services there are some ways to reduce the data usage. Sea-Tech has done some testing with Video and Audio calls with Zoom and Google Hangouts as well as voice calls with Skype....
One of the challenges cruisers have with Internet usage on board a boat, especially one with a below decks Wi-Fi network that has access to the Internet through cellular and/or satellite networks is that many devices like to upload and download data in the background...
Iridium has released a new Firmware update (v.2.1.22) for the Iridium Go, as well as an App update for iOS devices. These two updates combined resolve a recent timestamps bug that started on or about August 29th, 2021. If you have not rebooted or used your Iridium...
(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...
Do you have an HF SSB or Amateur radio on your boat, or thinking of getting one? Do you want to know how to receive free NOAA Weatherfax images using your iPhone or iPad? If so, Read on! Weatherfax is an invaluable source of weather condition...
Globalstar/SPOTX has released a new firmware update for their SPOTX two-way messenger. It’s not required but definitely recommended to upgrade when you have the time. This October 15th, 2018 update contains the following: Improvements New Main Menu Layout Added...
After activation, and receiving your satellite phone number from your provider, you can use your Iridium Go! satellite hotspot to make and receive calls and text messages. First, Download the Iridium Go! and Iridium Mail and Web Apps to your smartphone or tablet. ...
After activation, and receiving your satellite phone number from your provider, you can use your Iridium 95xx satellite phone to make and receive calls and text messages. Placing a call from an Iridium Handset: Calling a North America number Take the phone outside to...
UPDATE 8/3/18: Facebook changed their API and 3rd party app rules as of 8/1 which broke Facebook posting from many apps including InReach, Xgate, and Iridium GO! For now it is unlikely you will get this to work. For more information see this other post on the...
Sea-Tech Systems staff will be out of office for Narwhal field testing from Saturday Jun 9 through Tuesday July 4. All orders placed during this time will be shipped the starting on July 5. If you need something urgently, feel free to call (206-792-9540) or email ([email protected]) to ask about delivery options to meet your deadline. We can ship and deliver a variety of products while out of the office.
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