Grand Traverse Bay
Sail and Power Squadron
Revised 1/30/08
MARINE ELECTRONICS COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Marine Electronics course consists of three modules: ME 101,
Boat Electrical Systems, ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, and ME 103,
Marine Electronics for Navigation. There are no prerequisites for any of
these modules: however, it is suggested that a member take ME 101 before taking
ME 102. All three modules must be successfully completed to receive credit
for Marine Electronics.
ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, provides information about
properties of electricity, electrical power requirements and wiring practices,
direct current power, alternating current power, galvanic and stray-current
corrosion, lightning protection, and electrical interference.
ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, delves into radio waves and
transmitters, receivers and transceivers, antennas and transmission lines, FCC
Rules and Regulations, FCC Frequency Plan, marine radiotelephone operating
procedures, and other communication services (Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS), satellite communications, amateur radio, and more).
ME
103, Marine Electronics for Navigation, presents information on depth
sounders, RADAR, LORAN-C, GPS Navigation, and two new chapters: Electronic
Charting, and Computer-Assisted Navigation (CAN). Members may take this
module independent of any other ME module.
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PREREQUISITE
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Member of USPS
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INSTRUCTOR
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Tom Dundon
231-947-5644
E-Mail
tomdundon@dundonandwingfield.com
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LOCATION
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T/V State of
Michigan
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START DATE
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March 2009
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TIME
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1900 to 2100
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COST
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Marine Electronics Text
$ 40.00
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COURSE SCHEDULE
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Date
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Topic
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Instructor
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Mar 10, 08
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Registration and ME
101/102 Section 1
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Dundon
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Mar 17, 08
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ME 101/102 Sections
2 and 3
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Dundon
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Mar 24, 08
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ME 101/102 Sections
4 and 5
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Dundon
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Mar 31, 08
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ME 101/102 Sections
6 and 7
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Dundon
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Apr 7, 08
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ME 101/102 TEST
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Williams
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Apr 14, 08
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ME 103 Sections 1
and 2
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Dundon
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Apr 21, 08
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ME 103 Sections 3
and 4
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Dundon
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Apr 28, 08
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ME 103 Sections 5
and 6
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Dundon
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May 5, 08
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ME 103 Sections 7
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Dundon
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May 12, 08
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ME 103 Test
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Williams
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This course is aboard the T/V State of
Michigan
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The student
will enter through the gate at the stern of the ship and proceed to the gangway
to board the ship
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The
instructor will be on the dock to guide you to the classroom
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The
gate is locked during the course so be on time
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