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Introduction
If you’re on the water, odds are you have a smartphone. And if you own a smartphone, odds are it’s probably full of photos and videos from your latest fishing trips or marine adventures. But if you want those memories to last longer than a few months, you need to take care of your phone! That’s why we put together this maintenance guide for electronics when fishing or boating on the water:
Fishing Tracking
Fish tracking is a technique that allows you to monitor the movement of fish in your area. This can be helpful for marine biologists who are studying these animals, as well as for recreational fishermen who want to know where their catch is coming from. Fish tracking devices like Lowrance Activetarget can be used on all kinds of watercraft: boats, yachts, kayaks, and even submarines.
The most common type of fish-tracking device is called an acoustic telemetry tag. These tags are attached to either the dorsal fin or tail of the fish with a strong adhesive. The tag emits an ultrasonic signal which is picked up by receivers located throughout the area being monitored. These signals allow you to monitor the general location of each tagged fish at all times, so you’ll know exactly which area they’re inhabiting at any given time.
Another type of fish tracking device is called an electronic transponder. These work similarly to an acoustic telemetry tag but instead send out radio waves instead of sound waves. Electronic transponders are often used on larger species such as sharks or tuna because it’s difficult to attach one directly onto their bodies without harming them (although there are some companies trying new techniques like gluing it onto their skin).
Electronics Glossary
Laptop, tablet, and phone users should be aware of the following terms. These are defined as follows:
RFI/EMI – Radio frequency interference (RFI) or electromagnetic interference (EMI), is a disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. This can be caused by nearby high-power electrical equipment such as power lines, substations, and certain types of microwave towers.
When you’re in a pinch, you can clean up your electronics with baby wipes.
If you’re looking for a quick, easy way to clean up your electronics, look no further than baby wipes. These gentle wipes are non-abrasive and leave behind zero residue, they’re perfect for cleaning off dust, dirt, oil, and grime on most electronics. Plus they’re inexpensive.
If you’d like to try this method out yourself, here’s what it entails:
- Open an electronics case (or remove the lid from a laptop), then use a baby wipe to clean off any visible dust or dirt.
- Use more baby wipes if necessary until all visible dust has been removed from inside the case or laptop.
A silicone gel like this one will keep your phone dry and working properly.
In addition to using the silicone gel to keep your phone dry, you can use it to keep other electronics working properly. In addition to keeping your phone dry, silicone gel can be used as a non-toxic water resistant spray for any device or piece of equipment that might get wet. If you do get your phone wet, put it in rice to draw out the moisture. You might have to replace your battery if you drop your phone in water, though.
The next time you drop your phone in a puddle, don’t reach for the rice. Rice is great at absorbing moisture and will draw out water from your device. However, if you drop your phone into salt water or another harsh solution, the salt or acid can cause corrosion and damage to the casing that makes it impossible for the rice to work its magic.
If this happens, try cleaning out all of the moisture with distilled water before putting it in rice (you might also want to think about replacing that battery). If this doesn’t work, then there’s a good chance that you’ll have to take your device into an electronics store like Best Buy and ask as many questions as possible before buying a new phone or maybe just invest in an old-fashioned flip phone instead.
Keeping your electronics clean and dry will make them last longer.
- Clean your electronics regularly with baby wipes to prevent dirt and dust from building up.
- Silicone gel can keep a phone dry, even when it’s in the water.
- Cable management straps will keep all of your cords together, helping to prevent tangling and damage to each wire individually.
- If you do get your phone wet by accident (or if it starts raining while you’re out on a boat), place it in rice for up to 48 hours so that any moisture drawn inside during use can be extracted through evaporation.
Conclusion
Remember that electronics are not invincible, even if they’re waterproof. Water can still get in your devices and fry them. To protect your investment, you need to make sure that it is clean, dry, and free from moisture when you’re not using it. With these tips, hopefully, this information helped you keep your phone or other gadget working for many more years.
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