Long-Range Marine Radio Solutions

Ftron specializes in professional installation, tuning, and troubleshooting of MF/HF SSB radios for maritime vessels. We ensure GMDSS compliance, distress alert configuration, and antenna optimization. Whether you’re operating under SOLAS or non-SOLAS, our team handles equipment programming, DSC testing, and coastal licensing coordination in UAE, Singapore, India, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt.

SSB Equipment Capabilities

📻 MF/HF SSB Transceivers Installation
📶 DSC Distress Controller Setup
🌐 GMDSS Radio Survey & Testing
🔧 Automatic Antenna Tuner Adjustments
🛰️ Remote Coastal Communication Link Testing
🗂️ MMSI, ATIS & DSC Configuration

🧭 Equipment Programming (ITU Channels)
📋 Class Survey Reports & DSC Distress Tests
📡 Emergency Antenna Inspection
🖧 VHF-SSB Integration with Bridge Alert
📠 Fax & Weather Broadcast Reception Setup
🔌 HF Audio Filter & Grounding Optimization

End-to-End SSB Radio Support

SSB Radio Installation

Professional mounting, wiring, and signal testing of SSB transceivers with distress call setup.

DSC & GMDSS Testing

DSC controller programming, GMDSS distress test reports & class-compliant inspection.

Antenna Tuning & Repair

Tuning of automatic antenna tuners, whip antenna testing, and ground isolation correction.

Our SSB Services Include:

📻 MF/HF Radio Setup & Survey
📞 DSC Call Testing & MMSI Encoding
🌍 GMDSS Compliance Evaluation
📡 Antenna Cable, Connector, and Tuner Checks
📠 Navtex & Weather Receiver Configuration
🔊 Audio Interference & Output Diagnosis

Supported Equipment Brands

✔️ Furuno, JRC, Sailor, Icom, Skanti, Thrane & Thrane
🛟 IMO/SOLAS GMDSS Equipment Support
📋 Radio Log Preparation for Class Surveys
🔗 Bridge Console Integration with Alert System
🛰️ Remote Operation Diagnostics and Support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is an SSB radio?
An SSB (Single Side Band) radio is a long-range MF/HF radio used in marine communication, allowing contact over thousands of nautical miles.

2. Is SSB mandatory under GMDSS?
Yes, for SOLAS vessels navigating beyond Sea Area A2, an MF/HF SSB with DSC is mandatory under GMDSS requirements.

3. Can SSB radios send distress calls?
Absolutely. When programmed with a DSC controller, SSB radios can transmit automated distress alerts on GMDSS frequencies.

4. Do you offer SSB antenna tuning?
Yes. We provide automatic tuner adjustments, grounding verification, and RF signal optimization for best performance.

5. Which brands do you support?
We service Sailor, Icom, Furuno, JRC, Skanti, Thrane, and other major SSB radio brands used onboard.

6. Can I send emails via SSB?
Yes, with additional HF modem integration (like SailMail or Winlink), SSB radios can transmit and receive text emails.

7. What are typical SSB issues?
Common problems include no transmission power, poor audio clarity, failed DSC calls, or antenna tuning errors.

8. Do you help with radio licenses?
Yes, we support APT (Asia-Pacific Telecommunity) and national maritime licensing for SSB frequency authorization.

9. What’s included in SSB testing?
We test TX/RX clarity, frequency stability, DSC distress simulation, antenna VSWR, and controller encoding accuracy.

10. How to request SSB service?
Email us at service@ftron.net with your vessel details and port location for immediate scheduling.