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WORKBOAT COMMUNICATIONS tions for each individual user and for

Versatility for a multi-channel device assignments/ wide variety of applications

The system versatility that Goley restrictions. Programming choices for references is a key bene? t to users. critical communications can deter-

The modular interface ? exibility of mine who hears what (e.g., intercom, communicating both crew-to-crew radios or other devices; how they hear and externally through radio systems it (“split audio or radio in left ear and is a key bene? t to users. The master intercom in right ear, etc.); who com- station provides high performance municates with whom (intercom,

Ethernet/IP versatility and is the heart speci? c radios); and how users com- of the system. It is designed to accept municate (hands-free intercom, mul- modular cards that provide users with tiple PTT con? gurations for intercom access to the entire digital network, and/or radio).

connectivity and software-enabled

Digital technology simpli? es access to multiple mobile radios, loud hailers and Bluetooth devices. “The system setup and operation

Digital Intercom System’s versatil- Of additional importance to both

Rob Goley, ity makes it a great ? t, not only for boat manufacturers and users for ma-

Business Development high-performance interdiction craft rine communications is the ability to like the MMI, but also on board a integrate a system on board a vessel

Director for Federal wide range of workboat vessels. Sin- and ensure that it is easy to use for

Programs for SAFE Boats gle or multi-channel programming crew members. These considerations options provide enhanced ? exibility for a virtually unlimited number of users. In addition, headsets are inter- changeable between wired and wire- less con? gurations to suit a wide vari- 3030 E. Pershing St.

ety of applications.” said Bob Daigle,

Product Manager, Systems for David

Appleton, WI 54911 USA

Clark Company. [email protected]

Digital system user interface prod- ucts – Headset Stations, Wireless www.appletonmarine.com

Belt Stations and Gateways – provide

Phone: (920) 738-5432 connectivity from the Master Sta-

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Fax: (920) 738-5435

WorkBoat Show tion to the headsets. All units feature “SMART VOX,” an automatic VOX technology that adapts to background noise in real time, while applying unique DSP algorithms to discern be- tween noise and speech, for instanta- neous and effective mic control with no manual adjustments. “SMART

VOX” technology is particularly ben- e? cial in craft such as the Safe Boat

MMI, with a maximum speed of 55+

Kts that generate an amazing amount of wind and engine noise.

The Series 9100 Digital Intercom

System allows for programming op- 91 www.marinelink.com MN