Windward Communications
Marine HF SSB and email
systems consulting
Windward Communications specializes in the installation and maintenance of amateur and marine SSB and HF email systems aboard vessels; we don't sell new hardware*, but can provide the guidance you will need in that area.. We can help you install your radio and data controller, fabricate the interface cables, select and configure software, and train you to use the system. We also install and troubleshoot antenna couplers and program your radio with the best frequencies for your intended cruising area.Stray radio frequency energy from your transmitter can wreak havoc with all onboard electronics, including your otherwise properly wired HF email system. We can troubleshoot baffling RFI problems and install effective interference-limiting components such as line isolators and ferrite RF chokes.
*3/23/2008 NOTE: While we aren't formally in the business of selling radios/hardware, we currently have the following NEW and USED equipment available that will save you some money on communications gear for cruising:
SPECIAL:
Edgeport/4
USB-serial adapter (FOUR RS-232
serial ports, not just one) - $125 (street price $255-300). Run
your email modem, radio
control, GPS, or any other serial device, all at the same time from a
single USB port on your laptop. These Edgeport adapters are
buffered to eliminate WEFAX stair-stepping caused by WinXP's CPU
management--Edgeports are specifically recommended by the
Winlink/SailMail
people.
"NEW" EQUIPMENT FOR SALE:
(These units are unused, but have been unpacked, tested, and programmed)
Icom IC-M710
SSB - Never used, in
the
box, ham transmit enabled, with all factory packed items, $1265 (1 only)
Icom IC-M710RT
SSB - Unused, in the box, ham transmit enabled, with all factory packed
items, $1525 (1 only)
USED
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE:
I have several AT-120 and SG-230 antenna
tuners ($285
- 395)
Will ship internationally.
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