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Unmoderated forum on marine electrical and electronic equipment. Good advice and resources here, but you have to dig and you have to be selective.
[Usenet, USA]
Comparison of XM and Sirius satellite radio services, programming, and hardware, with a look at the future of DSAR. 4 pages with photos and vendor contacts.
[Practical Sailor, 1 June 2003]
Commercial-free radio stations that you can receive with a non-directional. Satellite antenna. An XM band receiver (which will also pick up local radio signals) is required for reception. Coverage includes the continental United States and coastal waters. Programming includes CNBC, Fox News, BBC World Service, CNN, Bloomberg, the Weather Channel, and many music channels.
[XM Satellite Radio, Washington, DC, USA]
Wave action and engine noise can be tiring. Bose makes noise canceling headphones. Microphones in the earcups monitor outside sounds and the driver within the earcup creates a correction signal that opposes the effect of the outside noise. Can operate while listening to music.
[Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA, USA]
Selection of CD and DVD players, speakers, waterproof speakers, surround sound, and accessories for marine installation.
[Majestic Global USA, Boca Raton, FL, USA]
Waterproof 100-watt AM/FM cassette player with detachable face to avoid theft and lots of convenience features. Matching waterproof magnetically-shielded, UV-resistant speakers.
[Standard Horizon, Cypress, CA, USA]
Protect sensitive electronics from voltage surges and EMI interference especially designed for the marine environment.
[Charles Industries, Ltd., Rolling Meadows Illinois, 60008, IL, USA]
On-line retailer specializing in shortwave receivers from Grundig, Sangean, Palstar, Kaito, Sony, and WiNRADIO. Models range from simple hand-held to computer-based systems. Sells in USA and Canada only.
[The Shortwave Store, Whitby, ONT, Canada]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Right off the bat, we could see advantages [to satellite radio]: static-free reception and continuous coverage.
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