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Title: Another way of doing Satellite phones
Post by: Gadget on January 06, 2017, 07:45:46 PM
This popped up in my Facebook feed and thought it was interesting for the wayfarers.

http://pivotel.com.au/satsleeve.php

Cheers,
Gary

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Title: Re: Another way of doing Satellite phones
Post by: Shiney on January 06, 2017, 07:49:56 PM
Interesting bit of technology, thanks for sharing mate :hatwave

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Title: Re: Another way of doing Satellite phones
Post by: Biggles on January 06, 2017, 09:12:50 PM
Whew- you'd need for your company to be paying for it!  Yes, it's an alternative, but not for the casual user- definitely someone whose job or lifestyle depended on the comms, such as a tour operator.
Title: Re: Another way of doing Satellite phones
Post by: Brookester on January 06, 2017, 09:59:00 PM
Don't frett...now that Garmins takeover of DeLorme is starting to bare fruit, soon your GPS will do it all...https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/featured-2/garmin-announces-first-devices-satellite-communication-technology-introducing-inreach-se-inreach-explorer/ (https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/featured-2/garmin-announces-first-devices-satellite-communication-technology-introducing-inreach-se-inreach-explorer/)
Title: Re: Another way of doing Satellite phones
Post by: Gadget on January 07, 2017, 01:06:10 AM
Whew- you'd need for your company to be paying for it!  Yes, it's an alternative, but not for the casual user- definitely someone whose job or lifestyle depended on the comms, such as a tour operator.
The hot spot is a once off 799, then 25 connection and a Month by month 15. One you owned one it would be good. A couple of people could share one on a trip.

Cheers,
Gary

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Title: Re: Another way of doing Satellite phones
Post by: tj189 on January 07, 2017, 03:47:11 PM
Whew- you'd need for your company to be paying for it!  Yes, it's an alternative, but not for the casual user- definitely someone whose job or lifestyle depended on the comms, such as a tour operator.
The hot spot is a once off 799, then 25 connection and a Month by month 15. One you owned one it would be good. A couple of people could share one on a trip.

Cheers,
Gary

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Whew- you'd need for your company to be paying for it!  Yes, it's an alternative, but not for the casual user- definitely someone whose job or lifestyle depended on the comms, such as a tour operator.
Tend to agree with Biggles,   this is the base plan.  It would be worthwhile comparing this with the Spot.  Both items are a very good piece of kit if you can afford or want to pay the fees.  I have used Spot and have been using Bubbler Pro for a number of years and it is very suitable for the riding that I do.

inReach™ RATES ///
FLEXIBLE PLANS TO SUIT EVERYONE ///
 
No Minimum Terms Suspend Service When It's Not Needed
Switch Plans Anytime Connect Multiple Devices


  Safety plan
Monthly Access Fee    $19.95
SOS    Unlimited
Satellite Text Msgs 10 included
inReach Msgs    85c per msg
Satellite
Tracking Points  Pay as you go    30c per track point
Once off Activation Fee    $29.95
Monthly Plan Suspension Fee    $5.95

Title: Re: Another way of doing Satellite phones
Post by: alans1100 on January 07, 2017, 05:19:23 PM
Whew- you'd need for your company to be paying for it!  Yes, it's an alternative, but not for the casual user- definitely someone whose job or lifestyle depended on the comms, such as a tour operator.
I rarely need my phone once out range of civilisation so I don't see a need for this.