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SSB - Single sideband radio. A type of radio used on a boat to transmit for long distances.
stability sail - A vertical pole on which flags can be raised.

 


SSB - Single Side Band Radio (often a new option on VHF radios )
Stand Tide - The moment the tide changes direction up or down
Starboard - On or along a boat's right side ...

On modern ocean going yachts, the backstay is also commonly used as an antenna for Marine SSB radios and/or an amateur radio, accomplished by placing structural backstay insulators at either end of the backstay.[citation needed]
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FCC - Federal Communications Commission. It is the licensing organization for all U.S. radio signal transmission equipment, including AM, FM, SSB, TV, Satellite, and RADAR equipment.

An instrument that uses radio waves to communicate with other vessels. VHF (very high frequency) radios are common for marine use, but are limited in range. Single side band (SSB) radios have longer ranges.
radio beacon ...

Radio
An instrument that uses electromagnetic waves to communicate with other vessels. VHF (very high frequency) radios are common for marine use, but are limited in range. SSB (single sideband) radios have longer ranges.

A radio transmitter and receiver linking a boat with other boats and the shore. The common types are very high frequency radio (VHF-FM), whose range usually is less than about 60 miles, and single-sideband radio (SSB), which has a much greater range.

The standard equipment list is comprehensive, and ranges from a large inverter to an SSB counterpoise system laid into the hull. And of course, there is all that beautiful teak to admire.

Radios--marine SSB with ham bands and GMDSS VHF. Essential communication equipment.
Dinghy with motor. Ability to get around when at anchor.
Radar.

See also: Boat, Radio, Sailing, Rigging, Lines

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