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What GMDSS, its modernisation and maritime cyber risk guidance mean for vessel operators, and what to check across antennas, cabling and mounting before an upgrade.

The difference between VHF and UHF antennas in plain English: range, terrain, building penetration, antenna size and which sectors use which band.

Which licences you need to use a marine VHF radio in the UK: the Ofcom Ship Radio Licence, the Ship Portable Radio Licence and the operator's certificate, plus what changes for land-based VHF.

How the UK aviation VHF airband works, from 118 to 137 MHz and 8.33 kHz channel spacing to the emergency frequency, plus how to choose an airband antenna for an airfield or ground station.

How to choose the best marine VHF antenna for a UK sailing yacht or motorboat: gain, length, mounting position, sharing with AIS, cable and connectors.

The UK marine VHF channels you need to know, from Channel 16 and DSC Channel 70 to intership, port operations and marina channels, with frequencies and tips for reliable coverage.

A practical guide to LoRa antennas for UK and EU 868 MHz networks: antenna types for gateways and end devices, SMA vs RP-SMA connectors, ground planes and how to get the most range.

All 16 UK PMR446 channels and frequencies, the licence-free rules that apply, and the point at which a business is better served by licensed UHF radio and a proper antenna.