Orange County Marine Technicians

Marine Communication Systems

We specialize in the installation of marine communication systems. Whether you have a dinghy or a mega yacht, we make sure you don't lose communication while at sea. Our installers are trained to identify potential problems and make your equipment operate at maximum efficiency.

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VHF & DSC

Fixed and handheld VHF • DSC connections • Antenna and hailer installs

AIS

Class A and Class B AIS • Integration with your MFD • Antenna sharing

WiFi & Cellular

WiFi boosters • Cell modems • Onboard networks that actually reach the dock

Satellite

Satellite phones • SATCOM voice and data • Offshore backup comms

SSB & Long Range

SSB radio • Ground plane and tuner work • Passage-ready HF systems

Test & Repair

Radio checks • Antenna SWR • Troubleshooting existing gear

VHF Radio Installation

VHF is still the radio that gets you help. We install fixed-mount and handheld systems, run clean power and RF, and place the antenna so you talk farther than a rail-mount on a crowded flybridge. DSC is wired to GPS so a distress call sends a real position — not a blank screen.

Radios

  • Fixed-mount VHF / DSC
  • Second-station and wireless handsets
  • Handheld VHF and chargers
  • Hailer and fog-horn integration

Antennas & RF

  • Masthead, arch, and rail antennas
  • Low-loss coax and connectors
  • Lightning protection and grounds
  • SWR testing after install

DSC Connections

  • GPS / MFD position feed
  • MMSI programming
  • Distress and DSC test
  • NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000

AIS — See and Be Seen

Want to add AIS to your current MFD (multi functional display)? We can make it happen. Transceivers, receivers, splitters, and a dedicated AIS antenna when the VHF already has enough load. Targets show on the plotter you already use — not on a second orphaned screen.

Hardware

  • Class B and Class B+ AIS
  • Class A for inspected vessels
  • Receive-only AIS where it fits
  • Antenna splitters and dedicated whips

Integration

  • AIS on the multi functional display
  • NMEA 2000 backbone work
  • Radar overlay and CPA alarms
  • Silent / underway configuration

Setup

  • MMSI and static-data programming
  • GPS source checks
  • Range and target testing
  • Existing-system troubleshooting

WiFi Boosters, Cell Modems & Onboard Networks

Dock WiFi dies at the bow. Cellular drops in the slip. We install marine-grade WiFi boosters, cellular routers, and antenna systems so crew phones, plotters, and cameras stay online — at the dock and close to shore — without a rat's nest of consumer gear in the nav station.

WiFi Booster

  • Long-range WiFi antennas
  • Marina and club access
  • Below-deck access points

Cell Modem

  • Marine cellular routers
  • External MIMO antennas
  • Failover between cell and WiFi

Network

  • Onboard WiFi for crew and guests
  • Camera and monitoring links
  • Clean 12V power and isolation

Satellite Phone & Offshore Comms

When VHF and cell are gone, satellite is the backup that matters. We install satellite phones and SATCOM terminals with a clear sky view, a dedicated power circuit, and a place the crew will actually use — not a handset buried in a locker.

Satellite Phone

  • Iridium and similar handsets
  • Docking stations and external antennas
  • SOS and tracking options

SATCOM Data

  • Offshore email and weather
  • Crew voice when cell is gone
  • Antenna placement and cable runs

Power & Mounts

  • Dedicated charging and 12V feeds
  • Rail, arch, and cabin mounts
  • Service and replacement of tired units

SSB and Long-Range Radio

SSB still earns its keep on passage: weather, nets, and a radio that does not depend on a satellite subscription. The install is the hard part — tuner, ground plane, antenna, and noise from inverters and chargers. We treat it as an RF system, not a box bolted to a bulkhead.

SSB Systems

  • HF / SSB transceiver install
  • Automatic antenna tuners
  • Insulated backstay and whip antennas

Ground & Noise

  • RF ground plane and dynaplate work
  • Bonding and counterpoise
  • Inverter and charger noise hunting

Use

  • Email-over-HF interfaces
  • Weatherfax and net setup
  • Pactor and modem connections

Don't know if your current equipment is operating correctly?

We can test it. Weak transmit, noisy receive, an AIS target that never shows, or a WiFi booster that only works on the flybridge usually has a cause: antenna, connector, power, or a network that was never finished. We find it and fix it — or tell you when the radio itself is done.

Radio Checks

  • Transmit power and SWR
  • Receive sensitivity
  • DSC and GPS feed tests

Antenna & Cable

  • Corroded connectors
  • Water in coax
  • Ground and bonding faults

System Work

  • MFD and NMEA dropouts
  • Interference from inverters
  • Clean re-wire and labeling

From dinghy to mega yacht

Same standard on a center console and a 80-foot motoryacht: correct wire, correct antenna, and a system the owner can use without a manual in one hand. We come to the slip, spec the gear (or install what you already bought), and leave the nav station cleaner than we found it.

What we install

  • VHF
  • WiFi booster
  • Cell modem
  • Satellite phone
  • SSB
  • AIS

How we work

  • Mobile service to your marina
  • Orange County to Los Angeles County
  • Parts sourced or owner-supplied
  • Work guaranteed as long as you own the boat

Good to know

  • Above-the-waterline work
  • Transom-mounted antennas when needed
  • Licensed and insured
  • ABYC member

Need the radios talking?

Tell us the boat, the marina, and whether you need a new VHF, AIS on the MFD, a WiFi booster, or a full offshore comms package. We will come to the vessel and quote the install cleanly.

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