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Note: Effective April 1, 2008 ALL our radio "systems" now include a RF Ground DC blocking capacitor. See http://sailmail.com/grounds.htm for more information.

 

 

 

Icom M-802 E-mail/Weatherfax System - "The Works" - BEST

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ICOM M-802 / AT-140 System++ "The Works" - Radio E-mail system in a box - everything but the antenna element and power source!

 

Includes M802 radio, (2) MB-75 flush mounting brackets, AT140 automatic antenna tuner, OPC-1147N tuner control/power cable (10 meters long), our custom AT140 Double-shielded coax cable (10 meters long), coaxial cable line isolator and ferrite beads installed as recommended for e-mail operation. Includes DSC Watch Antenna kit. Also includes SCS PactorII-usb modem upgraded to PactorIII, Modem software, cable and support package,  20' GTO-15 and our recommended ground system  of (2) 3" x 12" x 3/8" sintered bronze plates, ground plate connection kit, RF ground DC blocking capacitor and one roll of 3" x 25' x .010 copper strap. System is bench tested,  custom programmed. All cables are terminated and ready to connect to M802. We include our "Understanding Marine Single Sideband Radio" book. Two hours technical support included for installation and operation via telephone, e-mail or in our store.

 

 

NOW COMPATIBLE with Windows Vista 64-bit operating system or Windows 7!

$4769
       
Icom M-710 E-mail/Weatherfax System - "The Works" - BETTER

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Icom M-710 E-mail System - "The Works" - Radio E-mail system in a box - everything but the antenna element and power source!

Includes M710 radio, AT140* automatic antenna tuner, our custom tuner control cable and Double-shielded coax cable (10 meters long), coaxial cable line isolator and ferrite beads installed as recommended for e-mail operation. Includes SCS PactorII-usb modem upgraded to PactorIII, Modem software, cable and support package, 20' GTO-15 and our recommended ground system of (2) 3" x 12" x 3/8" sintered bronze plates, ground plate connection kit, RF ground DC blocking capacitor and one roll of 3" x 25' x .010" copper strap. System is bench tested, custom programmed. All cables are terminated and ready to connect to M710. We include our "Understanding Marine Single Sideband Radio" book. Two hours technical support included for installation and operation via telephone, e-mail or in our store.

NOW COMPATIBLE with Windows Vista 64-bit operating system or Windows 7!

$4199

 

*While the AT130 is the tuner listed by Icom for the M710, the AT140 is functionally equivalent. The AT140 is more expensive, but it requires less labor by us to install cables. So a system with the AT140 is provided at no additional charge over one with an AT130.
Icom M-700pro E-mail/Weatherfax System - "The Works" - GOOD

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Icom M-700pro E-mail System - "The Works" - Radio E-mail system in a box - everything but the antenna element and power source!

Includes M700pro radio, AT130* automatic antenna tuner, our custom AT140 control cable and Double-shielded coax cable (10 meters long), coaxial cable line isolator and ferrite beads installed as recommended for e-mail operation. Includes SCS PactorII-usb modem upgraded to PactorIII, Modem software, cable and support package, 20' GTO-15 and our recommended ground system of (2) 3" x 12" x 3/8" sintered bronze plates, ground plate connection kit, RF ground DC blocking capacitor and one roll of 3" x 25' x .010" copper strap. System is bench tested, custom programmed. All cables are terminated and ready to connect to M700pro. We include our "Understanding Marine Single Sideband Radio" book. Two hours technical support included for installation and operation via telephone, e-mail or in our store.

NOW COMPATIBLE with Windows Vista 64-bit operating system or Windows 7!

$3899

 

*While the AT130 is the tuner listed by Icom for the M700pro, the AT140 is functionally equivalent. The AT140 is more expensive, but it requires less labor by us to install cables. So a system with the AT140 is provided at no additional charge over one with an AT130.
Add-on Kits for existing Icom M-802 & M-710/M-710RT/M-700pro Systems
 

Add-on Kit - SCS PactorII-usb Modem with PactorIII installed

This kit is for Icom M-802 or M-710/M-710RT/M-700pro "systems" purchased from HF Radio on Board AFTER 1/1/2000 when the antenna tuner RFI components on our systems were commonly included. Complete kit includes PactorII-usb Modem with PactorIII and the Modem cable and support kit (see below for description of that kit). Be sure to select the correct radio at right. (Modem must be purchased by original customer that purchased radio system for use by that original customer)

 

NOW COMPATIBLE with Windows Vista 64-bit operating system or Windows 7!

$1363
 
 

Add-on Kit - SCS PactorII-usb Modem with PactorIII installed for Radios purchased from other suppliers

This kit is for Icom M-802 or M-710/M-710RT/M-700pro "systems" purchased from other suppliers. Includes PactorII-usb Modem with PactorIII, the Modem cable and support kit and the Antenna tuner RFI kit (see below for description of those kits). Be sure to select the correct radio at right.

 

NOW COMPATIBLE with Windows Vista 64-bit operating system or Windows 7!

$1562
 
Individual Radio Email Components
 

SCS PactorII-usb Modem with PactorIII installed

Basic modem as it comes from SCS, with manual, cables with connectors on one end and bare wires on the other for you to install connectors appropriate for your radio. We test each modem to assure proper operation, but unless it is purchased with one of our cable and support kits - NO TECHNICAL OR INSTALLATION SUPPORT IS INCLUDED.

 

NOW COMPATIBLE with Windows Vista 64-bit operating system or Windows 7!

$1248

SCS PactorII-usb Modem cable and support kit

Please specify radio make and model at right

Makes radio e-mail Plug and Play. For Icom M-802, M-710, M-710RT Marine SSB Radios "Systems" (a "system" is a radio, tuner and cables between the radio and tuner). Includes 5' modem/radio cables with ferrite beads (labeled as to which connector they connect to and color-coded to match the connectors on our modems and radios), USB cable with ferrite beads, installation and setup instructions, copies of Airmail software and other useful software on CD Rom. Also includes one hour of technical support when purchased with a modem from HF Radio On Board. Please specify radio make and model. Only available at this price with modem purchased from HF Radio on Board for use with a radio "system" purchased from HF Radio on Board AFTER 1/2000.

 

$115
 

SCS PactorII-usb Modem cable and support kit

Makes radio e-mail Plug and Play. For Icom M-802, M-710, M-710RT Marine SSB Radios, Most Icom Ham Radios, Select Kenwood models (specify model at checkout), Furuno FS 1503EM, SGC-2000 and SEA-235. Includes 5' modem/radio cables with ferrite beads (labeled as to which connector they connect to and color-coded to match the connectors on our modems ), USB cable with ferrite beads, installation and setup instructions, copies of Airmail software and other useful software on CD Rom. Also includes one hour of technical support when purchased with a modem from HF Radio On Board (technical support for modems purchased elsewhere is available for $115/hour - 1/2 hour minimum). Please specify radio make and model. Similar kits for select other radios available - e-mail for quote.

Please specify radio make and model at right

For use with radio systems purchased elsewhere - From $215

 

Note: You will also need the Antenna Tuner RFI Kit sold below.

 

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$215

 

 

SCS PactorIIex Modem with PactorIII installed

We really recommend the IIusb modem (see why on our information page) over the IIex because of the BUILT-IN ability to control the frequency of your radio (if your radio has that ability - and we don't know of any made today that do not) without any additional hardware for your computer. Yes - frequency control CAN be implemented with additional computer hardware - but it gets more complex and more of a "kludge" at very little, if any, savings in cost. Other then that, there is no practical operational differences for our purposes. Basic modem as it comes from SCS, with manual, cable with connector on one end and bare wires on the other for you to install connectors appropriate for your radio. We test each modem to assure proper operation, but unless it is purchased with one of our cable and support kits - NO TECHNICAL OR INSTALLATION SUPPORT IS INCLUDED.

$998

SCS PactorIIex Modem cable and support kit

Please specify radio make and model at right

Does NOT include the additional hardware and cables for frequency control. Otherwise the same as described above for the PactorIIpro. Also includes one hour of technical support when purchased with a modem from HF Radio On Board (technical support for modems purchased elsewhere is available for $115/hour - 1/2 hour minimum). For most popular current production radios that we support (Icom, Kenwood (specify model at checkout), SEA, SGC - please specify radio make and model at right). Similar kits for select other radios available - e-mail for quote.

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$150

 

Antenna Tuner RFI Kit

Please specify tuner make and model at right

If you check the installation recommendations on the SailMail website, you will see that they recommend installing a device called a Line Isolator on the coax cable and two ferrite beads on the control cable. This is already on your radio if it was purchased from us. If it wasn't purchased from us, it is a 99.99999% chance that they are not installed. You need these to make your system work properly. They greatly reduce the amount of energy that the tuner cables carry from the tuner back up to the radio when transmitting. It is this energy that can drive your computer crazy and make it do strange things. The kit contains everything you need - and no cutting of cables or soldering is required. Please specify make and model tuner at right.

$99
 

PactorIII upgrade

What? You aren't using PactorIII yet? Get 3 - 5 times faster data rates. Only for PactorIIpro, PactorIIex and late production PactorIIe (with bar code serial number on the bottom) modems. At checkout, please provide the  LAST 16 Digits of the modem serial number - located on the bottom of the modem. If you don't have a bar code serial number -PactorII (non-pro) and early PactorIIe modems - you MUST return your modem to us and have an electronic serial number installed (an additional $140) in order for the upgrade to be installed. After placing your order on-line - please ship your modem to our store with a copy of the email you will receive confirming your order.

$169
 

 

USB to Serial Adapter- Not needed for PTCII-usb

Serial ports started disappearing from laptop computers about 5 years ago. For the past 2 years, it has been almost impossible to find a laptop with a serial port. The moral of this story? The SCS modem requires a serial port connection on your computer , and unless your laptop is pretty long in the tooth, chances are it doesn't have one. How to tell? Look for a connector the is "D-shaped" about 3/4" inch long x 5/16" high with 9 PINS (a male connector) officially called a DB-9 Male. You probably will find a connector close to that description that is a 15 pin FEMALE connector. But if you look closely at your computer, there is probably an icon that looks like a TV Screen above or below the 15 pin connector - that is to connect an external monitor and almost ALL laptops have that connector. We are looking for a 9-pin MALE connector that would have an icon something like "IOIOI" above or below it. Don't find that? Then you need a USB to Serial adapter (yes - your computer has a USB port - probably at least 2 - those starting appearing just before serial ports, and printer ports for that matter, started disappearing). We also include a ferrite bead with the adapter because it is a good place for RF energy from your radio to get into your computer when you are trying to send e-mail. 

Note: there are many different makes of USB to Serial adapters out there. We, and our customers, have found that some work, some don't. These work, as opposed to others - most notably ones from the national electronics chain that claims to have the answers to your questions and ones from a company that starts with the letter B - that don't seem to work.

$76

SSB installation Supplies - Grounding Materials - Antennas, etc.

 

 

       

 
GAM Split Lead SSB antenna - alternative to insulated backstay.

This innovative antenna simply slips over the backstay(up to 3/8" diameter) to turn your rig into an effective SSB antenna. Click here for brochure. 

 

Note: If you order this item with "The Works" M802 or M710 package, the 20' of GTO-15 that is part of that package will not be supplied and $17 will be deducted from the package price. GTO-15 is NOT needed with this antenna.

 $389
 
Click here for more information Commander Technologies S SB 21-5  SSB Whip Antenna - the solution for Power Boats, Multi-hulls and other sailboats without conventional backstays.

This 3-piece whip is finished in high quality gel coat and is comparable to antennas from other manufacturers antennas that sell for a lot more. Ships UPS. Matches VHF 21-5 found in VHF Store. Use 112A mount below.

Note: If you order this item with "The Works" M802 or M710 package, only 10' of GTO-15 that is part of that package will be supplied and $8.50 will be deducted from the package price. With a whip antenna, 10' should be more then adequate. If it isn't, then we need to talk as something may not be correct with your installation plan.

$249 + $20 oversize shipping charge
 
112A Mounting Hardware for Whip

Stainless Steel Swivel Mount and reinforced Nylon Upper Support Bracket. Normally - the upper bracket is mounted to a vertical surface about 3' up from the base. It can be adopted to other installations using stainless awning fittings to make 2 struts to form a "tripod" support - the base of the whip forming the third leg.

 

$45

 

Copper Strap

25 FT Roll of 3" wide .011" thick (not the aluminum foil thickness .003" stuff you find elsewhere) .

$70
Sintered Bronze Ground Plate

Connect these to the antenna tuner ONLY with the above strap. We have been recommending 2 of these 3" x 12" x 3/8" plates (the single larger plate - 6" x 18" is too large to conform to most hull curvature - but can get it if you want it - $400) for about 5 years now and have had no issues with grounding. We are not saying other ground systems won't work - it is just that we can't tell you if it will or won't, and we can't tell you how to install it. Two 5/16" bronze bolts fasten the plates to the hull (4 bolts on the large plate) and provide a connection point inside the hull for the copper strap. We recommend mounting one in front of the other as close to the tuner as possible so that they will remain in contact with sea-water.

$200
 
Ground Plate connection kit

We kept getting calls asking exactly HOW these plates were to be installed - in particular about the grooved nylon washer that is provided with the plates. We asked our supplier to include a sheet with a diagram of how the plates were to be installed. We asked our supplier to include a sheet with a diagram of how the plates were to be installed. We asked our supplier to include a sheet with a diagram of how the plates were to be installed. We asked our supplier to include a sheet with a diagram of how the plates were to be installed - again. Finally, we got tired of asking and made the drawing our self. When we did that, we realized there were additional items needed to properly connect the strap to the plates that were not included - so we made up this kit. Enough for two plates (or one of the 6" x 18" plates).

$19
 
Stock and Custom Length Coaxial Cable Assembly

Constructed from Highest Quality Low Loss Cable available. Smaller - .24" - 40% smaller then RG-8U. Weighs 1/3 the weight of RG-8U (RG-8U weighs .11# per foot! That is a LOT of weight aloft in a masthead antenna installation). But only .2 DB more loss per 100' @ 150 MHz (VHF Marine channels) then RG-8U - in other words - a negligible difference.

Comes with special "bullet" connector on both ends (that will pass through a 3/8" opening) that connect to the equipment using a special low loss adapter. The PL259 connector is the standard connector used for EVERY fixed mount VHF & SSB and all VHF antennas. Available in stock lengths of 33', 50',  66' & 100'  or a custom length you specify. Also - you need to specify connectors for each end.

Note: Custom length cables are built to order - please allow 14 days for delivery. Please measure and order carefully. Because they are built to order, once ordered, your order cannot be canceled or changed unless the supplier cannot deliver them within the 14 day time period. Absolutely NO refunds on cables that are under construction or have been shipped.

$54

+$1/ft

 

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GTO-15 High Voltage Insulated Wire

This is the wire that is used to connect the antenna tuner to the backstay. At first glance, it looks like coax, but it only has a single conductor surrounded by 15,000 volt insulation (the "15" in GTO-15) and a UV-resistant jacket. Unlike coax - it has no metal shield or braid. It connects to the tuner with a normal ring terminal (provided with Icom tuners). We found the easiest way to connect it to the backstay is by stripping back about 2" of insulation and clamping it with 2 small hose clamps. With swaged-on insulators, it is best to connect to the swage. You might also want to include a drip loop - run the cable up the backstay an inch or two then make a small loop and head back down - this prevents water migrating down between the jacket and the insulator (really - it happens). Cover the connection with rigging tape.

$.95/foot
 
 
 

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