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Cruising Books by Commander Terry Sparks USNR (Ret.)

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Made Simple for Cruiser Books

Getting Started Cruising

Selecting the right Communications on Board

Selecting the right Communications on Board

Volume 1

From Selecting a boat to finding what needs to be on board!

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Selecting the right Communications on Board

Selecting the right Communications on Board

Selecting the right Communications on Board

Volume II

 Cruising Communications includes: Telephone; VHF radio, HF SSB communications and email; DSC; International Telephones; Sat Phone; EPIRB; and even SPOT.   

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Simple M802 Operating Manual

Selecting the right Communications on Board

M802 Operating Manual in Spanish

Volume III

 This book provides step by step procedures that anyone can follow to program and use the 802 radio's many functions.  It includes pictures and charts to help simplify the process.  Even if you cannot program your VCR or your cell phone, this book will guide you through each procedure and make you an 802 pro.  (If you are just now buying a new SSB, you only need Volume V)  

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M802 Operating Manual in Spanish

Planning, Licensing, Install, and Operation of the M802

M802 Operating Manual in Spanish

Volume IIIS

This is the same manual as the Icom IC M802 Made Simple for Cruisers book, but in Spanish.

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Beginners Manual to stay safe using Radar

Planning, Licensing, Install, and Operation of the M802

Planning, Licensing, Install, and Operation of the M802

Volume IV

Radar operation techniques that anyone can use to avoid collisions at sea.

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Planning, Licensing, Install, and Operation of the M802

Planning, Licensing, Install, and Operation of the M802

Planning, Licensing, Install, and Operation of the M802

Volume V

The Installation and Operating all in one book.   The installation guide is applicable to all HF Radio installations.

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Quick Start for a Cruising Amateur Radio Operator

Quick Start for a Cruising Amateur Radio Operator

Quick Start for a Cruising Amateur Radio Operator

Volume 6

Cruisers have told me that Amateur Radio is different on board a boat and asked me to please write this book.  However some of the basics in this book will help any new ham with HF Communications.

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What Cruisers need to know about GMDSS

Quick Start for a Cruising Amateur Radio Operator

Quick Start for a Cruising Amateur Radio Operator

Volume 7

GMDSS is all about making sure people do not die at sea on commercial ships,  but as a cruiser on a private boat if you understand the rules, GMDSS will help keep you safe as well.

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Keep track of where you have been.

Quick Start for a Cruising Amateur Radio Operator

Keep track of where you have been.

Data Log Book

It is important to keep track of where you are and have been.  This is a simple format and inexpensive log book to record and maintain your vessel's track.

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For help with Communications or hire Terry for a Seminar, send an email to:   email Terry

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