Less Than Favourable Review of the ISatPhone

Gerald · 08-18-11, 01:31 PM

I can use satellite phones, without any conflict .... the one who gets the bill to pay between $ 8-10 per minute,

Rockstar · 08-18-11, 05:35 PM

My primary comms are Marine and Ham bands because there is always someone available to talk to and get information from. There are daily social cruising networks to get the latest gossip, weather fax is free too. You can also send email and get GRIB files relatively cheap with a Pactor modem once you get past intial costs.

I do have a Iridium satphone for back-up and emergencies. But costs are to prohibitive for casual use. Never tried an yother phone most everyone I know usues an Iridium and speak well of it.

08-18-11, 01:31 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I can use satellite phones, without any conflict .... the one who gets the bill to pay between $ 8-10 per minute, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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08-18-11, 05:35 PM	#2
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	My primary comms are Marine and Ham bands because there is always someone available to talk to and get information from. There are daily social cruising networks to get the latest gossip, weather fax is free too. You can also send email and get GRIB files relatively cheap with a Pactor modem once you get past intial costs. I do have a Iridium satphone for back-up and emergencies. But costs are to prohibitive for casual use. Never tried an yother phone most everyone I know usues an Iridium and speak well of it.