Dive Computers

Transmitters for Dive Computers: A Small Gadget That Has Changed the Way We Dive

Equipment

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Lelle Malmström, edited by G. Symes

Various dive computer transmitters. (Transmitter images courtesy of Suunto, Garmin, Scubapro, AquaLung, Shearwater Research.)

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Do you remember the feeling when you first used a dive computer instead of tables? That freedom to follow your own profile and see bottom time and decompression in real time. Many divers are now experiencing that same sense of technological wonder again, but with an even smaller detail: the transmitter.

New Shearwater Swift GPS Transmitter

2 months ago By Matthew Meier

Shearwater Research

The Swift GPS easily captures the coordinates of your dive site and it will be automatically added to your Dive Shearwater dive log once uploaded. Each dive entry and exit includes an interactive map, helping divers build a meaningful record of their adventures over time.

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Suunto Nautic

2 months ago By Chief minion

The Nautic is designed for divers who demand a wrist‑mounted instrument capable of functioning as both a primary dive computer and a navigation hub

Advanced dive computer with AMOLED display and multi‑gas support

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Suunto Nautic S

2 months ago By Chief minion

Suunto Nautic S

Suunto Nautic S is compact yet powerful, and combines performance, style and reliability

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GPS for All Air-Integrated Shearwater Computers

3 months ago By Lelle Malmström

Swift-gps

Shearwater’s new Swift GPS transmitter adds surface location tracking to any Shearwater air-integrated dive computer.

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Scubapro Galileo 3 (G3) Wrist Dive Computer With Transmitter

6 months ago By Chief minion

Full‑colour wrist computer with multi‑gas dive modes and wireless air integration.

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Mares Sirius L Dive Computer

6 months ago By Lelle Malmström

The Sirius L dive computer from Mares combines performance and simplicity.

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Shearwater Introduces the Perdix 2 Journeys Edition

8 months ago By Matthew Meier

Shearwater Research

Following the successful 2022 launch of the Teric Journeys Edition, Shearwater Research is excited to announce the next chapter in its Journeys series with the debut of the Perdix 2 Journeys Edition.

Drawing inspiration from the history of diving helmets and tools — this new edition features a bold bronze-coloured titanium bezel, combining rugged reliability with Shearwater’s fully-featured flagship Perdix 2 dive computer.

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Introducing the Shearwater Jetpack for Avelo Diving

8 months ago By Matthew Meier

Shearwater Research

Richmond, British Columbia – May 31, 2025 – Shearwater Research Inc., a global leader in dive computer technology, has announced its expansion into the development and manufacturing of specialized dive equipment. The company unveiled the Shearwater Jetpack for Avelo diving last night at an industry event in Long Beach, California.