ICOM 802 Radio – Starting From Scratch

The Icom M802 is the most commonly used HF long distance radio.  It can be used to broadcast and receive on SSB and ham frequencies for both voice and weather data communication.  As a cruiser, you need to know how to properly install and operate this radio to get the most out of it.

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 the radio.  The course does not include the book for reference, but some copies will be available for sale at the seminar.  Items to be presented include:

• Installation Challenges
• The Connections
•  Testing the new installation
• Pactor Modem Installation
• Pactor Modem Setup
• Programming the M802
• Operating the M802
• Digital Selective Calling
• Calls for Help
• Making DSC Calls to Friends
• Recommendations for Prior to Heading South

About the Instructor

Commander Terry Sparks started is US Naval career as an electronic technician repairing communications and radio equipment.  On active Navy duty, he stood watches and repaired navigation, radar and sonar equipment aboard submarines.  After leaving active Navy duty he attained a BSc in Electrical Engineering.  Terry is now a cruiser in Mexico and author of the many books in the Made Simple for Cruisers series.

Course Materials

Registration does not include Icom IC-M802 Starting from Scratch. This book is for anyone that is planning to buy and install an HF SSB radio on their boat.  It includes planning, licensing, buying, installing, setup, email, and testing. This is the only book you need for the Icom IC M802 HF SSB radio to help you with the purchase, installation, and ultimate daily use this great radio. This excellent book retails for US $49.95. 

A limited number of books will be available at the course at the standard BCA member retail price of $54.95 on a first come, first served basis, or attendees can buy them online after the course.

Notes

• If the course is full, please contact vieducation@bluewatercruising.org to be wait-listed
  
• A fee of $15 will apply for processing a cancellation.
• If you are arriving by ferry on Saturday morning as a foot passenger, and would like free transportation to the venue and back, register first, then send us an email and include your cell number if you have one. 

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