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    Winterizing a Diesil

    "LubeOil is the cheapest Insurance Money can buy" said by an old Diesel Mechanic with 60 years of practical experience in operation and...
    Post by: BTPost, Nov 6, 2010 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Who uses AIS?

    Well that is NOT entirely true. No FCC License is required, IF the vessel is a non-Commercial Vessel, HOWEVER, if it is a commercial Vessel then a...
    Post by: BTPost, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    kool keel diesel engine

    Not just the commercial Fishing Industry.... but just about every vessel over 100 Tons....
    Post by: BTPost, Oct 24, 2010 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Who uses AIS?

    Every US Flagged, SOLAS Required Ship uses AIS... and it is for Shipping, what Transponders are to Aircraft....
    Post by: BTPost, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    fuel return line?

    just remember that part of the reason for more fuel to the Injectors than required to supply the running horsepower is, to cool the Injector Tips...
    Post by: BTPost, Oct 12, 2010 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Broadband radar - living up to expectations?

    The Fishton Post just before yours shows the kind of resolution that very High Ultrasonic frequencies (400+ Khz) can produce in shallow waters....
    Post by: BTPost, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Broadband radar - living up to expectations?

    Actually, CDK, You have that backwards. Higher Frequency= Shorter WaveLength, Higher Resolution, Tighter Beam Cone, Less Depth.... Lower...
    Post by: BTPost, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Tranducer Positioning

    Just a NOTE, here.... When deciding on where to place a Sounder Transducer, the critical factor in non-commercial type rigs is to get it in "Clear...
    Post by: BTPost, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Unlock code for SEA222 SSB Radio

    I have a COMPLETE Set of USA version Proms for SEA222, 322, 330, 225, 325, MF/HF Radios, over in the shop. Just say'en....
    Post by: BTPost, Sep 12, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Unlock code for SEA222 SSB Radio

    Try entering a string of 8's, then enter... This should put the radio into Factory Test Mode.... Once in Test Mode, you should be able to enter...
    Post by: BTPost, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Broadband radar - living up to expectations?

    Well actually Microwave are very similar to light and radio waves. All three are Electromagnetic Radiation, just of different wavelengths. They...
    Post by: BTPost, Sep 4, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    bridge design - feedback request

    One of the biggest mistakes made in Bridge Design, is to group the Radios in one place, especially when more than one VHF Radio is required for...
    Post by: BTPost, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Recommended Mooring Block weight?

    Up here in Alaska, we use those things that they make highway dividers out of... "Ecology Blocks" 2500 Lbs Concrete & ReBar. When you go to place,...
    Post by: BTPost, Aug 14, 2010 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Heating Water

    Really depends on what powers you vessel thru the water. If Wind Power, then Propane is your friend, If your vessel has an ICE, for power, use the...
    Post by: BTPost, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: Electrical Systems
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    DIY electronic throttle and gearbox control

    I am wondering why you choose to use relays, as your Motor Drive element, instead of an H Bridge of Power MosFets. Just wondering?
    Post by: BTPost, Jul 27, 2010 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls