In this final installment we are going to look at electronic noise and electromagnetic interference. These are invisible culprits that can send some of the equipment we use today into a real frenzy. In the case of electromagnetic interference, it basicall y will affect any device that is magnetically sensitive. Examples are electronic compasses and autopilot direction sensors. We need to remember that devices we use on board like inverters and battery chargers can be emitters of EMI and any ...

Well its winter and not much boating going on in my neck of the woods. In fact, as I look out my window all I can see is grey and white. That means ice and snow, lots of it! So, that means its time to offer up a little education for our readers, and offer up a shameless plug for one of my books, Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting. You can get your own copy by following the link on this page to Amazon.com

Yesterday we finished up with the ABYC Electrical PTC meeting and I walked away feeling though some of the most important issues facing the technical side of boating had been resolved.