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With 36 years of sailing experience and working in electronics, I only support the equipment and applications that I have tested in a marine environment. I created an "HF Email Training Guide" (200+ full size pages), which I use in my training sessions for new ham and SSB users. Practical information is covered--email, weather, setup, "net communications", and "advanced applications" that will allow you to use your SSB or HAM email equipment efficiently. The "HF Email Training Guide" is included with my training services.
Once your radio and related equipment are installed, I will conduct a custom training session with you to cover the topics that you need to be an effective email user. Many of my clients are newly licensed ham operators or new users to marine SSB radio. The most effective way to learn is by hands on training on your equipment on your boat. If I did not install your equipment, I will conduct a site survey and check radio for full operation before the training begins. Obviously, if you radio has "issues/problems" then those problems must be corrected before the hands on training. There is a lot of information in the "Technical Library" that can help you understand your installation.
If you are new user to SSB radios, I will explain how to use your radio and the concepts of propagation. New ham users will also find this information helpful. Next, I will review the topics selected by you from the list below. We will conduct a full hands on session covering each topic that you select using your laptop/desktop and your radio. This list below is pretty extensive and a few of topics are quite advanced. However, a typical training session (1 to 5 hours) will enable you to use the radio, determine which AirMail/SailMail station is within your radio "range", use voice communications with "Nets", send/receive email, request and receive weather information, and send position reports. Advanced topics are covered at your discretion. Computer training is covered as necessary with the training as the laptop or desktop is a major component of your system.
SSB or ham radio "buttons and knobs" and what they control
Understanding of SSB marine bands and ham bands
Programming an Icom 700Pro or M-710
Programming the Icom-M-802 & the Hidden Dial Mode
Propagation Fundamentals
ITU Channels, "Icom Confusing Channel Designations", and User Channels
HF Distress and Safety
U.S. Coast Guard Communication Stations and Procedures
Overview of the Airmail and Winlink Networks
Installing and Setting-Up the Software
Getting Connected Via Radio and using the propagation program to select a receiving station and frequency
Sending, Addressing Email, and Message Index
Recommended Operating Practices
Differences of AirMail and SailMail
Position Reporting Custom Message Formatting
SSB and HAM Radios and Weather Discussion
Checking AirMail/SailMail email and bulletins (weather, grib, etc) via the internet and radio
A Typical Bermuda Cruise with Airmail/SailMail -- Underway and Arrival
NOAA Weather Radio Frequencies and Receiving weather information via the radio
Weather from NOAA FTP Email and WX FAX using the radio and internet
Get Fax, View Fax, and Grib Files for Weather Information
Grib Files and Weather Text Bulletins
Common Nets Serving the US East Coast, Atlantic, and Caribbean
HF Digital Selective Calling
U.S. VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies
Maritime Mobile Service Network
Waterway Radio and Cruising Club Net
Keyboard Commands in AirMail
Telnet Module or Internet Access
Mail Client
Mail Server
Auto Answer in AirMail