The 2nd Edition of "Communications Made Simple for Cruisers" provides up to date communication basics to help cruisers identify what communications equipment they will need while cruising. The edition has been updated to reflect the latest tools used by today's cruisers. There are many options for communication that should be considered before spending your boat dollars. Remember, communication will no longer be as simple as picking up and dialing the phone. Includes: Basics of communications; VHF Radios; High Frequency Single Side Band Radio; Satellite phones; Emergency Communications; Tracking your position; Talking like a Pro; HF SSB Email; cruising software; communications license(s) needed; and HF and land line telephone calls."Communications Made Simple for Cruisers" is for all cruisers. If you are planning to cruise the Sea of Cortez, you will get to know Geary the weather guy on the Sonrisa net. (3.968MHz). Geary highly recommends two books for all cruisers. "Sea of Cortez" and "Communications Made Simple for Cruisers". See Testimonial page www.Made-Simplefor-Cruisers.com/Testimonials See http: //www.made-simplefor-cruisers.com/communications for more information on Made Simple for Cruisers tools and help.