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ICOM 802 Radio - Starting From Scratch

Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St., Vancouver

12 Nov 2016 0930h  1630h

Members $90 / Non-Members $120

Maintaining communications while at sea is one of the critical components of preparing our boat for distant voyaging. While new technologies are making communication easier, single side band is still the primary method of communication for most offshore sailors.

Learn from Icom M802 expert, experienced cruiser and author Terry Sparks. This course is based on Terry’s excellent book entitled Icom IC-M802 Starting from Scratch. It will cover installation, setup and operation of this radio. Including:

  • Licensing
  • Components you need
  • Installation
  • The connections
  • Weather fax & email
  • Pactor Modems
  • System testing
  • Programming the M802
  • Operating the M802
  • Digital Selective Calling
  • Calls for help
  • Making DSC calls to friends
  • Recommendations prior to heading into Bluewater
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Comments


  1. Jill Cross says:

    Very interested in this course, but out of the country for this date. Please offer again!

    1. Jennifer Handley says:

      Hi Jill! I realize you might still be out of country, but did you see that the same course is also being offered in Victoria on Nov 19?

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