About Dockside Electronics
Dockside Electronics, one of Connecticut’s most experienced marine electronics providers, was the preferred service provider for a boat owner in Mystic, Connecticut. In business for 40 years, the company offers installation, training, sales, and service for the latest electronics technology in marine navigation. Dockside Electronics represents the top names in marine electronics and is GMDSS certified (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Dockside Electronics technicians take pride in installing systems that work reliably and accurately.
Challenge
The boat owner wanted to be able to see TV images of the ocean floor which he captured from his flybridge navigation equipment and fish finder on his 45-foot sportfish boat. The installation would require watertight wiring using a 25-meter HDMI cable run through the boat’s ceiling to connect the chart plotter and the display. The initial solution required that the cable be cut and re-spliced at the TV, due to a very crowded conduit. This would be costly and work intensive.
The system integrator decided to use a Kramer transmitter/receiver pair to convert the signal and transmit it to the display, where it would be converted back to HDMI. After the installation began, the technicians realized that the combined weight of the KW-11 transmitter and the DVI-I adaptor hanging on the chart plotter by just a plug would be a problem in rough seas. The vibration of the engine was also a factor in holding the transmitter steady. The problem was solved by using a cable adaptor to convert the DVI-I output to a female HDMI plug end. The transmitter was plugged into a cable which was then cable tied to the existing power and network cables. Power for the transmitter was supplied by the 12v power used for the navigation equipment.
Solution
Dockside Electronics decided that the Kramer KW-11T and KW-11R, a high definition wireless transmitter/receiver pair, would be the best, most cost-effective solution. And it offered an HDMI solution for use over short distances. The system integrator convinced the boat owner that the cost would be less than the original HDMI wiring requirements.
Results
Dockside Electronics completed the job in only about two hours, instead of the 10 hours they estimated would be required with a wireless system. The transmitter is held steady even in rough seas, and the images are crystal clear on the TV display. The boat owner is extremely pleased with the system and is now able to view clear, high definition images from the ocean floor through his flybridge navigation equipment
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
