How to listen to radio at seaGuide
On device · 120 KBHow to listen to radio at sea? Data is costly offshore, signal drops, sun is harsh. Four chapters, 6 minutes.
Last updated · September 2026 · ships with app updates, uses no data
Data is expensive offshore, signal is weak, sun is bright. Four short topics: mobile data, low data mode, Bluetooth, weak signal.
01
Mobile data
Live streaming uses data continuously; the amount depends on bitrate. Approximate use for one hour and an eight-hour passage:
| Bitrate | 1 hour | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 32 kbps | ≈ 14 MB | ≈ 115 MB |
| 64 kbps | ≈ 29 MB | ≈ 230 MB |
| 128 kbps | ≈ 58 MB | ≈ 460 MB |
Off Kaş, phones may roam onto the Greek network via Meis (Kastellorizo). Check your roaming plan beforehand.
02
Low data mode
The channel page switch drops the stream to 32 kbps. Sound narrows slightly; data use halves. The setting stays on the device — turn it on once and leave it.
03
Bluetooth speaker
Pair the phone with the cockpit speaker first, then start the stream. Bluetooth adds no extra data. Keep the phone close; masts or metal in between will drop the link.
04
Weak signal
- 1Move the phone to the deck, open air. Cabins weaken signal.
- 2Turn on low data mode.
- 3On dropout the player reconnects on its own; do not force-quit the app.
- 4Within 3–4 nm of shore you usually have coverage. Dropouts offshore are normal.
Last updated · September 2026 · Readable offline