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New Satellite comms

simoncurrin — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:55:48 GMT

Below is the advertising blurb for a new generation of satellite communications which would appear to move more towards SSB functionality. No mention of costs but it may be something to keep an eye on. Simon One-to-Many Global Communications with Just a Push of a Button with the new IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT from ICOM SATELLITE PTT (Push-To-Talk) is a two-way radio system that uses the Iridium® satellite network. It can be used as a communication tool in remote, isolated areas where there are no mobile phones or landline network infrastructure. Even if terrestrial network infrastructure is rendered unusable by human or natural disasters, SATELLITE PTT can provide a stable back-up, independent from other networks. One-to-Many Communications Wide Area Global Communications Real-Time, Low-Latency Communication Built-in Emergency Key Waterproof, Dust-tight and Durable Body 1500 mW Powerful Audio Long Lasting Battery Life Secure Conversations with AES 256-bit encryption. Conventional Radios and IP Phones Interconnection

RE: New Satellite comms

Dick — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:55:48 GMT

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[b]Simon Currin - 8/10/2019[/b]
I took a closer look.

It works like a vhf hand held but uses the Iridium network which means that when you broadcast you will be heard by all of the same devices within a pre-defined radius. The size of the radius is defined by the subscription but may be many hundreds of miles.

Obviously it is only of any use if others are monitoring it but I can see that it would be very good for remote communities. Not so useful for offshore sailing at the moment. Price is £1,400. It has the usual Iridium SMS features too.

Simon

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[b]Dick - 8/10/2019[/b]
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[b]Simon Currin - 8/9/2019[/b]
Below is the advertising blurb for a new generation of satellite communications which would appear to move more towards SSB functionality. No mention of costs but it may be something to keep an eye on.SimonOne-to-Many Global Communications with Just a Push of a Button with the new IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT from ICOMSATELLITE PTT (Push-To-Talk) is a two-way radio system that uses the Iridium® satellite network. It can be used as a communication tool in remote, isolated areas where there are no mobile phones or landline network infrastructure. Even if terrestrial network infrastructure is rendered unusable by human or natural disasters, SATELLITE PTT can provide a stable back-up, independent from other networks.One-to-Many CommunicationsWide Area Global CommunicationsReal-Time, Low-Latency CommunicationBuilt-in Emergency KeyWaterproof, Dust-tight and Durable Body1500 mW Powerful AudioLong Lasting Battery LifeSecure Conversations with AES 256-bit encryption.Conventional Radios and IP Phones Interconnection
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Hi Simon, Not sure I completely understand, but sounds interesting. Please keep reports coming as this gear comes to life. Dick
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Thanks for the further info. Dick

RE: New Satellite comms

simoncurrin — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:17:59 GMT

I took a closer look.

It works like a vhf hand held but uses the Iridium network which means that when you broadcast you will be heard by all of the same devices within a pre-defined radius. The size of the radius is defined by the subscription but may be many hundreds of miles.

Obviously it is only of any use if others are monitoring it but I can see that it would be very good for remote communities. Not so useful for offshore sailing at the moment. Price is £1,400. It has the usual Iridium SMS features too.

Simon

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[b]Dick - 8/10/2019[/b]
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[b]Simon Currin - 8/9/2019[/b]
Below is the advertising blurb for a new generation of satellite communications which would appear to move more towards SSB functionality. No mention of costs but it may be something to keep an eye on.SimonOne-to-Many Global Communications with Just a Push of a Button with the new IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT from ICOMSATELLITE PTT (Push-To-Talk) is a two-way radio system that uses the Iridium® satellite network. It can be used as a communication tool in remote, isolated areas where there are no mobile phones or landline network infrastructure. Even if terrestrial network infrastructure is rendered unusable by human or natural disasters, SATELLITE PTT can provide a stable back-up, independent from other networks.One-to-Many CommunicationsWide Area Global CommunicationsReal-Time, Low-Latency CommunicationBuilt-in Emergency KeyWaterproof, Dust-tight and Durable Body1500 mW Powerful AudioLong Lasting Battery LifeSecure Conversations with AES 256-bit encryption.Conventional Radios and IP Phones Interconnection
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Hi Simon, Not sure I completely understand, but sounds interesting. Please keep reports coming as this gear comes to life. Dick
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RE: New Satellite comms

Dick — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 10:48:18 GMT

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[b]Simon Currin - 8/9/2019[/b]
Below is the advertising blurb for a new generation of satellite communications which would appear to move more towards SSB functionality. No mention of costs but it may be something to keep an eye on.SimonOne-to-Many Global Communications with Just a Push of a Button with the new IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT from ICOMSATELLITE PTT (Push-To-Talk) is a two-way radio system that uses the Iridium® satellite network. It can be used as a communication tool in remote, isolated areas where there are no mobile phones or landline network infrastructure. Even if terrestrial network infrastructure is rendered unusable by human or natural disasters, SATELLITE PTT can provide a stable back-up, independent from other networks.One-to-Many CommunicationsWide Area Global CommunicationsReal-Time, Low-Latency CommunicationBuilt-in Emergency KeyWaterproof, Dust-tight and Durable Body1500 mW Powerful AudioLong Lasting Battery LifeSecure Conversations with AES 256-bit encryption.Conventional Radios and IP Phones Interconnection
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Hi Simon, Not sure I completely understand, but sounds interesting. Please keep reports coming as this gear comes to life. Dick

RE: New Satellite comms

Dick — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 10:45:05 GMT

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[b]Simon Currin - 8/9/2019[/b]
Below is the advertising blurb for a new generation of satellite communications which would appear to move more towards SSB functionality. No mention of costs but it may be something to keep an eye on.SimonOne-to-Many Global Communications with Just a Push of a Button with the new IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT from ICOMSATELLITE PTT (Push-To-Talk) is a two-way radio system that uses the Iridium® satellite network. It can be used as a communication tool in remote, isolated areas where there are no mobile phones or landline network infrastructure. Even if terrestrial network infrastructure is rendered unusable by human or natural disasters, SATELLITE PTT can provide a stable back-up, independent from other networks.One-to-Many CommunicationsWide Area Global CommunicationsReal-Time, Low-Latency CommunicationBuilt-in Emergency KeyWaterproof, Dust-tight and Durable Body1500 mW Powerful AudioLong Lasting Battery LifeSecure Conversations with AES 256-bit encryption.Conventional Radios and IP Phones Interconnection
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