Change is part of our DNA as is our passion for the seas. These ingredients have kept us at the forefront of marine technology developments for more than 70 years. From pioneering solutions in marine radio and autopilots, revolutionary advances in radar, to our industry-leading integration solutions of today, we are always considering what comes next.
Technology
SOG versus STW
Why doesn't my satellite navigation speed match my boat's log speed? A good question with more than one answer.
Understanding Sonar
Sonar plays an invaluable role on your boat to let you 'see' beneath the water's surface. The term 'sonar' is an acronym for...
Understanding Multifunction Displays
Easily managed monitoring and control is provided on boats by Multifunction Displays, or MFDs...
Understanding and using XTE
Cross-track error (XTE) is an essential at-a-glance indication of your distance to port or starboard of your intended straight track between two waypoints...
Your Extra Pair of Eyes
The Simrad® Halo® Dome range of pulse compression radars has recently received a series of great enhancements to its already comprehensive set of collision avoidance tools...
Radar
The range of a radar is very much like a marine VHF. Its transmissions must be 'line of sight' where the radar antenna and target...
VHF – How to get the best out of your radio
One of the key communication tools aboard any vessel is the VHF radio. Kevin Soole and Leigh Armstrong explain why and provide tips…
Understanding Digital VHF
Why are VHF DSC, ATIS and SAME important and how should you make best use of them?
VHF – Functions you didn’t know you had
Simrad® radio experts Kevin Soole and Leigh Armstrong explain some of the lesser known but handy functions
Why Birds are Tough Targets
Plus, tips for extending your instrument system
The Importance of Heading
To get the most out of any radar you need a good heading sensor, especially if you are using the more sophisticated functions such as…
Understanding Your Radar
Plus, tips for extending your instrument system
Dual Range, Is this the most useful, yet least known function?
When conditions have deteriorated, or maybe it’s just got dark and you’re faced with crossing a busy shipping lane it’s a big advantage and a relief to have radar…
Getting the best from your radar
Simrad® radars are really simple to install – four bolts, one cable, power on and you’re good to go. But, to get the best out of your radar…
Planning for an upgrade
Whether you are extending the capability of your system, replacing older equipment or looking to improve the amount and accuracy…
What your autopilot can do for you
Press the button and head for home. For many of us, the fundamental purpose of an autopilot is to make life easier once we’ve had our fun…
Building confidence
A well-tuned, modern autopilot can help across a wide range of weather conditions, be it negotiating awkward sea states or poor visibility.
Teaching your autopilot to steer
It’s easy to assume that an autopilot merely responds to the angle the compass is feeding it. In simple terms, this is broadly the case…
When the boat is the issue
Simrad® autopilots are in use across a wide range of boats from displacement boats with deep V configurations to high-speed vessels…
The Sonar Collective
A social revolution among thousands of boat owners around the globe is improving the detail we can access with regard to the shape…
