Why not get a two way satellite messenger instead? They are a lot cheaper.
Hi All,
I am thinking of buying a Sat Phone - for the next Outback trip, and others in the future. I don't have an unlimited budget, and realise that I have to buy the phone AND pay a subscription fee for the service.
Can anybody recommend a Sat Phone that they have bought, used and liked?
The only purpose for the phone is for emergencies - I don't want to hot-spot to it off a laptop or browse the internet.
It's only real purpose is to take on outback trips, to call a mechanic, order parts (heaven forbid), emergency services, etc.
Cheers,
GG.
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Why not get a two way satellite messenger instead? They are a lot cheaper.
I have some slightly used satphones, there just sitting in the garage gathering dust. Each only ever used to make test calls but some scuffing from poor storage,
One is an Inmarsat isatphone which is expensive to buy a sim card for , and one is a Iridium which you can insert a Telstra postpaid sim from your regular mobile , Wont work with a telstra prepaid sim.
I chucked a hisseyfit with Telstra & cancelled all my services & forgot that I used my mobile sim in my Iridium, Snookered myself.
So now I use a Thruaya, I'll be switching to Starlink when they are fully deployed.
If your interested in either let me know. I think I also have external antennas for one or both .
What model iridium and what $.
lindsay
JayTee
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OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
my idea is to put the receive station on the truck or van roof. then its can serve me wherever I am, via wifi router .
Mate of mine is doing a world tour, he has just ordered one as he has been stuck in Canada the last 12 months due to covid lockdown , he is putting on his truck roof, will see how that goes.
That was my idea as well, but will StarLink support it? I can't see why not, but I'm not a businessman's backside.
Can you keep info coming as available? Not wanting to put pressure or anything. Maybe a new thread would work. Seriously interested in this.
JayTee
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Getting involved in discussions is the best way to learn.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
Try looking up Zoleo through Skippers Mate in Qld. He is the cheapest I found and very helpful.
This is what you need
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