Satellite Phone S25980
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$39.99
Regular price $117.89
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Reviews4.25 reviews5 star2 reviews4 star2 reviews3 star1 review2 star1 starGood value for voice in outdoor, unobstructed view situationsOctober 25, 2012For voice, it's a great phone and easy use. Data service is available, but you should really look at other equipment if you want reliable data comms. Because Inmarsat uses stationary satellites, it requires you to have an unobstructed view of the satellites location. There are only three, but knowing where it is can be a challenge at times. I keep a small compass with each phone to help. It's a great value for satcom voice use outdoors. Voice quality is fair, SMS works ok outbound, but requires a email address for return, which is not clearly explained (a SMS recipient cannot simply "reply" to your SMS), If you are wanting to use it inside a building, the only external antenna is via a $1200 docking station. If you want to use it in a wide variety of locations, consider the ... MoreFor voice, it's a great phone and easy use. Data service is available, but you should really look at other equipment if you want reliable data comms. Because Inmarsat uses stationary satellites, it requires you to have an unobstructed view of the satellites location. There are only three, but knowing where it is can be a challenge at times. I keep a small compass with each phone to help. It's a great value for satcom voice use outdoors. Voice quality is fair, SMS works ok outbound, but requires a email address for return, which is not clearly explained (a SMS recipient cannot simply "reply" to your SMS), If you are wanting to use it inside a building, the only external antenna is via a $1200 docking station. If you want to use it in a wide variety of locations, consider the Iridium system and phones. Price out the accessories you need (external antenna etc) to see if it's a more cost effective solution. Update 10/2012: An external antenna for around $350US is now available which takes the sting out of the $1200US docking station. Do a search on 'Isatphone Pro external antenna' Haven't tried it yet, but it's an approved accessory so I'm guessing that it probably works OK. Still....the Iridium 9555 cradle and external antenna is still only around $100US and I've had good luck using it indoors with additional cable. Lesskrjeffcoat · Review provided by ebay.comAll Reviews
Satellite Phone S25980
Sale price
$39.99
Regular price $117.89