InReach
Stay connected while answering the call of the sea.
With the DeLorme inReach, stay connected with two-way satellite text messaging, SOS alerting, Follow-Me tracking/Find-Me locating and wireless connection capabilities for smartphones and tablets with truly global coverage anywhere in the world while aboard your vessel. inReach, with the reliable coverage of the Iridium network, keeps you connected even you when you venture out beyond the coverage of shore cellular networks and VHF marine band radio. Map your routes, send text messages, post updates to social networking sites and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that in case of an emergency, you can be located anywhere, anytime. Wherever your voyage takes you, you’ll be in good company with the inReach.
What part of $49.95/month do you have a problem with? Is it the unlimited predefined text messages, or the 120/month keyboard composed text messages or maybe the unlimited GPS tracking? Surely not the search and rescue service?
SPOT Global Phone
The SPOT Global Phone allows you to communicate with family, friends, work and emergency services from virtually anywhere in the world. SPOT Global Phone is the ultimate easy to use, lightweight handheld satellite phone, boasting superior voice quality and the fastest data speeds in mobile satellite industry today.
What part of $100/month for 400 minutes/month ($0.25/minute) don't you understand? Or is it the free incoming SMS text messages or voice mail? Maybe the free data compression when tethered to your notebook for Internet access? I know its the free 800 number dialing access?
GlobalStar Phone
The GSP-1600 provides easy access to satellite voice and data services, including Internet and e-mail access, voicemail, incoming SMS, and position location. A complete accessory range allows for installation in vehicles, vessels and portable docking kits.
The Globalstar Handheld Phone is designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of customers who already depend on wireless communications, but find themselves in areas where cellular or radio coverage is either unavailable or inaccessible.
Advantages:
- Voice and Data Capabilities
- Crystal-Clear Voice Quality: Superior CDMA digital satellite quality
- Real World Data Speeds: 9.6 KBps
- Automatic System Select: Just turn up the satellite antenna, and your Globalstar phone will automatically seek out the Globalstar network
- Intuitive Display: Four-line, 48-character display shows battery level, voicemail status, short messages received and satellite signal quality
- Long Life Battery: 3.75 hours talk time, 19 hours standby time
- Built for extremes: Handset is operational from -20 to +55 degrees Celcius
New GlobalStar Phone
http://www.globalstar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=39Imagine being able to connect to the people and data that matter most – in the places and times that traditional communications don't always work. The GSP-1700 is the ultimate handheld portable satellite phone. Using the optional GIK-1700 installation kit, you can easily create a complete satellite phone system in your vehicle or vessel from the smallest car to the largest aircraft carrier. Antenna and cable length options were designed for ease of installation on land or sea – or simply use the phone hands-free with the optional industrial noise-canceling headset.
Cost: http://www.globalstar.com/en/index.php?cid=1250
Please don't say you are having trouble with the $100/month service fee for 400 minutes of airtime. (Hint - SPOT and Globalstar are almost identical - look closer. Pay attention to coverage area and roaming terms.)
You own a yacht? On a budget - get InReach!
Click this link for more information:
http://www.globalstar.com/en/docs/GLO%20Rate%20Plan%20Sell%20Sheet_US_ENG.pdf
Good luck!
Reviews:
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2013/04/inreach_se_will_the_screen_do_it.html
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2013/02/yacht_phone_a_burner_for_the_boat.html
and
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2010/01/delorme_spot_who_knew.html
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2012/05/delorme_inreach_15_groovy_with_an_ipad.html
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2011/11/delorme_inreach_hands_on_1.html
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| Pittman Innovation Award winner: InReach SE |
DeLorme's inReach SE is another product which has been honoured with a Pittman Innovation Award in the field of electronics. The Awards annually recognised innovative gear for sailors. The inReach SE (screen edition) is an extraordinarily versatile handheld GPS tracker and global two-way Iridium satellite messenger. The color screen provides easy access to all functions, including a virtual keyboard on which you can type 160-character messages to friends and family, or to search and rescue personnel you may have alerted via the SOS button. The device supports Twitter and Facebook posts with map links, and allows you to connect via Bluetooth to your Apple or Android mobile device, where DeLorme's Earthmate app can not only log all your messages and tracks, but display them on worldwide maps and U.S. charts. The SE can also send GPS data to other charting apps, and its lithium battery, USB charger, and a choice of RAM mounts makes an always-on boat setup easy. Finally, the DeLorme Explore web portal keeps a complete history of your inReach use and lets you create a custom ShareMap where friends can follow your voyaging and stay in touch. The product was introduced in June 2013 and has significant success in other awards. · Miami International Boat Show NMMA Innovation Award · METS DAME Award · West Marine Hot Pick · Backpacker 2012 Editor’s Choice · Outside Magazine Gear of the Show · Gear Junkie Best of Show · National Geographic Adventure Gear of the Year · CES Innovation · Popular Science Best of What’s New · Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year From $300. Delorme, inreachdelorme.com, well worth a look when you are in acquisition mode. About the Pittman Innovation Awards: Every year since 1996, the Pittman Innovation awards, sponsored by SAIL magazine, recognize outstanding new products created by a sailing industry that remains forever fresh in its thinking. by Lee Mylchreest |
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