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.
(949) 682-3821Request an EstimateVHF & 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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