Marine Electronics

The aim of the USPS Marine Electronics Course is to make the student more aware of the items of electrical equipment and the electronic aids which are available to make boating safer and more convenient, explaining in general how these devices work and how they should be installed, operated and maintained. The text of the course is presented from a non-technical point of view.

Course Content:

Requirements for Power Aboard
Properties of Electrical Circuits
Electrical Wiring Systems
Direct Current Power
Alternating Current Power
Galvanic and Stray-Current Corrosion
Lightning Protection

Radiotelephone Station
Marine Radio Licensing Requirements
RadioTelephone Operating Procedures
Citizens Band Radio Service

Electronic Depth Sounders
Radio Direction Finder
Radar
Loran and Omega
Advanced Systems

Sources of Interference
Suppression Fundamentals and Techniques
Ignition Interference Suppression
Non-Ignition Interference Suppression
Outboard Engines

Communication Equipment
Piloting and Operational Aids
Tools and Instrumentation