Thread: satphones

Originally Posted by hiline

thanks guy's for all your reply's

i'm really only trying to work out if it would be feasible to get one for emergency's...........


cheers

Yep, that's why I got mine. Check out ebay too, that's where I go mine from & I then contacted an Inmarsat service provider for the airtime.

Mark.

Originally Posted by hiline

thanks guy's for all your reply's

i'm really only trying to work out if it would be feasible to get one for emergency's...........


cheers

The other alternative is an EPIRB for about $300. The downside is you can only transmit you location in an absolute emergency. If you do the sums the phone is say $30/month + the upfront purchase cost.
For me, having bought one and having had to use it for an emergency - yes, I could have also set of my EPIRB - its a no brainer, being able to talk to someone makes a huge difference and the phones are simple to use.

If you're traveling in remote regions I would recommend both SatPhone and EPIRB. There is nothing wrong with HF, but the mobile SatPhone will work away from the vehicle (or if the vehicle is wrecked). Also, unlike HF sets, most people know how to use a mobile phone and so can use it with out training.

The question becomes: What price do I put on my safety and those traveling with me?

The question becomes: What price do I put on my safety and those traveling with me?

when it comes to my family there's no price involved