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the turn of the century eventually led to the ability to communicate with ships at sea through coastal base stations. World War I proved radio as a reliable communications device, and it became a less expen- sive and more accepted form of communicating. John Mackay's son Clarence realized that radio would flourish and in 1927, he pur- chased a Long Island station that could communicate with Europe and ships at sea. By 1928 Clarence Mackay had acquired other radio companies and created a holding company called the American Cable and Radio Company. At the same time, Clarence sold half of the interests to International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (ITT). ITT acquired the remaining half in 1963, and separated the marine communications operations into a subsidiary called ITT Mackay Marine. After ITT divested its telecom- munications operations in the 1980s, the Mackay operations were sold to a group of private investors New Contracts At OSL New contracts at Offshore Systems Ltd. (OSL) include the supply of two additional ECPINS for USS Great Lakes Fleet, Inc., bringing the total of ECPINS being used by its fleet to six. In addition, the Canadian Coast Guard has pur- chased 12 ECPINS for several in 1987. Today, Mackay Communications operates from its headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., pro- viding comprehensive communica- tions systems, navigational and engine room equipment, and satel- lite air-time services to the mar- itime industry. For more information on Mackay Circle 71 on Reader Service Card Coast Guard regions, including training institutes. The systems are scheduled for delivery this fall. OSL has also announced that Union Security & Engineering Corporation, Taiwan, has signed as another dealer to officially repre- sent OSL in this region. For more information on OSL Circle 36 on Reader Service Card ANEW M^p/XZSiS OFFERS YOU: • Only the Hottest, Latest Blockbusters • No need to wait for cable or aged videos • No hidden extra charges • Only brand new tapes • Total of 100 videos per year delivered in lots of 10 • Shipped within one month of video release directly to your vessel any place in the world via courier • Videos may be retained on board for up to two years • Build your own 200 Tape Library of the top 200 titles • All paperwork and licenses provided by Walport • All at spectacular prices • A great way to reward your crews Fninu TkMMW 840 Bond Street • Elizabeth. NJ 07201 1-lljuy A^v<—« MVJ\U 1-908-527-1223 • Fax: 1-908-527-8772 *
