Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly
For the latest segment of “Fact or Fiction” by Icom, Captain Kelly shines a spotlight on the technological showdown between X-band and S-band radars and particularly how they’re relevant to maritime navigation and safety. This discussion comes at a time where it has become crucial amidst increasing reliance on radar technology for precision in…
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Fact or Fiction: Do All Boats Show as AIS Targets on Radar?
In this latest episode of Icom’s “Fact or Fiction,” Captain Kelly Gordon tackles a common misconception about marine radar systems: Do all boats show up on radar as AIS (Automatic Identification System) targets? Many believe every vessel on the water appears as those distinctive little triangles on radar screens, representing AIS targets. However, Captain…
Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly
Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: UHF vs. VHF Radio Communication on Board
In the latest installment of Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly Gordon, Gordon explains why her crew uses UHF radios for internal communication over VHF radios. UHF radios are preferred on board because their ultra high frequency waves penetrate vessel walls better than VHF waves. However, VHF radios are more effective for long-distance communication…
Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly
Captain Kelly Details Some Facts About Marine VHF Radios and Their Use On Shore
In the latest episode of Icom’s “Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly,” a pressing question is addressed that tangles with both maritime communication norms and legal nuances. For a brief explanation what’s true and what’s false into the often misunderstood regulations surrounding the use of handheld VHF radios on land is explored. Featuring Captain…
Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly
Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: Motor Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon Delves Into VHF Radio’s Line-of-Sight Challenges
How does the line-of-sight limitation of VHF radio impact communication in remote or obstructed areas? Award-winning motor yacht captain and social media influencer, Captain Kelly Gordon, delved into the importance of understanding VHF radio’s line-of-sight constraints for effective communication, especially in areas without cell coverage. “If they’re on the other side of the hill,…
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Dr. Silver Kung’s Path From $10 Million in Debt to a Multibillion-Dollar Finance Career
Global finance is being tested by forces that no balance sheet can fully predict: unstable supply chains, geopolitical shocks, tighter credit conditions and the accelerating rise of AI. In trade finance especially, success depends on more than capital; it requires judgment, discipline and the ability to see risk before it becomes disruption. As automation…
At the Center of Care: How Specialty Pharmacy Aligns Patients, Providers, and Payers
As healthcare costs continue to rise, more patients are finding themselves navigating not just illness, but the growing complexity of paying for treatment. Specialty pharmacy sits right at the center of that challenge—often out of sight, but increasingly essential to how modern care actually works. These high-cost, high-touch therapies now make up more than…
Just Thinking… About How Multilingualism and Language Development Belong at the Center of Student Learning
For millions of students in America, learning English is only one part of a much larger academic story. A 2024 GAO report found that English learners in U.S. public schools grew from 4.5 million to 5 million students between fall 2010 and fall 2020, and that they speak more than 400 languages. That diversity…
Simplifying AI Infrastructure: From Data Center to Deployment (Part 1)
In this episode of the Flawless Execution podcast, Jeff Hudgins, VP of Global Services at UNICOM Engineering, breaks down the real-world challenges of deploying AI infrastructure at scale. As AI moves from one-off builds to repeatable global deployments, OEMs, ISVs, and enterprises face increasing complexity across design, integration, cooling, logistics, and installation. Jeff discusses how…
