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In an emergency at sea, one of the most important safety aspects on board is to be able to access the DSC - Digital Selective Call function and make an emergency call providing the exact GPS position. Depending on the manufacturer and model, individual radios offer different features, such as an integrated GPS or AIS receiver. Learn more about Marine Radio Systems...

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The basic form of a RF-suitable antenna is the dipole antenna, a symmetrical shape consisting of two poles / legs, which would be attached to the masthead.

Since most ships are not two-masters, the installed antenna shape is not a dipole, so that the "missing" leg is compensated by means of a tuner and grounding. Earth plates made of sintered bronze are the necessary link between the on-board electronics and the surrounding water as mass. The bronze structure has a very large surface to the surrounding water, since it is porous and water can penetrate. This design is much more efficient than a smooth earth surface.

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