Anglers hear the terms Bluetooth and Wi-Fi swirling through ads for everything from toys and consumer gadgets to marine electronics. Many of us use these technologies without really understanding them and the differences between what’s available on land versus water. OK, just the facts: * Bluetooth is a low-power, device-to-device wireless system with limited range (30 to 40 feet), explains Jim McGowan, Raymarine’s marketing manager. Examples: an iPhone synced to an onboard stereo or a basic remote control. * Wi-Fi can be device to device, but it also allows for networking multiple devices in a local- or wide‑area network (LAN or WAN). A LAN includes most of what you’d do aboard a boat, such as using an iPad app to remotely control a multifunction display. A WAN incorporates Internet access. Both technologies transmit ...![Sport Fishing Mag]()
