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  • Explore Farther. Fish Smarter. Stay Connected.

    Explore Farther. Fish Smarter. Stay Connected. Ryan Izquierdo spent four days pushing the limits of the Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra across Pensacola’s diverse waters—from quiet inshore flats and bridge pilings to 30 miles offshore in the Gulf. Over 300 miles later, his team had battled everything from calm backwater drifts to open-ocean swells while fishing…

  • Staying Connected With Icom’s IC-M510 EVO

    Staying Connected With Icom’s IC-M510 EVO The IC-M510 EVO Redefines Marine Communications. Pictured: the IC-M510 EVO and the CommandMic, sold separately. Courtesy Icom Inc. Whether coordinating with other vessels during a fishing tournament, calling in a position report during a coastal cruise, or handling an emergency situation offshore, a quality VHF radio is an essential…

  • A VHF Relay Saves the Day

    A VHF Relay Saves the Day Shore-station antennas sometimes need a little help from VHF relays. Ryan Swanson/Boating The US Coast Guard crackled over VHF Channel 16 requesting the commercial passenger fishing vessel Victory to help with a radio relay between Coast Guard Base Los Angeles and a disabled pleasure boat, the 25-foot Fin Fun (the…

  • How to Install a Fixed-Mount Marine VHF Radio

    How to Install a Fixed-Mount Marine VHF Radio A fixed-mount VHF radio offers a number of sophisticated features and options. Jim Hatch Installing one of today’s advanced fixed-mount marine VHF radios can prove more involved than you might imagine. Naturally, every radio model requires a 12-volt DC power source and a VHF antenna, but models…

  • Navigating the Waters: Standard Horizon’s Advanced Marine Communication Solutions

    Navigating the Waters: Standard Horizon’s Advanced Marine Communication Solutions For over 50 years Standard Horizon’s focus has been to provide the highest quality marine communications products to meet the needs of every boater. Courtesy Standard Horizon When you’re miles from shore with nothing but open water surrounding your vessel, reliable communication becomes more than convenience.…