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A software developer handles sales, customer service, and runs other aspects of his business while in Antarctic waters. He describes the basic systems he needs to operate from anywhere in the world.
[Ocean Navigator, March 2004]
Satellite communications for cruisers from Inmarsat, Iridium, Globalstar, MSV, KVH Direct PC, and Orbcomm. Advice on making a choice and estimating costs. 4 pages with photos, product tables, and vendor list.
[Sail Magazine, May 2002]
[Vendor]
Standard C satellite transceiver with GMDSS and optional GPS receiver. Works with a DOS-based computer.
[Sea Inc., Mountlake Terrace, WA, USA]
Detailed discussion of SSB radio procedures, voice weather information, weather fax and RTTY broadcasts, Navtex, ship-to-shore, and e-mail. Version 2 was updated March 2004. Contains an introduction to satellite communications, including a price comparison.
[Cruising Club of America, Worcester, MA, USA]
Buyning tips for satellite radio. Good descriptions, but more from the point of view of entertainment than news and current events.
[Roadgear Magazine, New York, NY, USA]
Unmoderated forum on marine electrical and electronic equipment. Good advice and resources here, but you have to dig and you have to be selective.
[Usenet, USA]
A cruising couple reports on their purchase of the Iridium satellite phone service, and reviews the developments that have brought the cost down to where it is affordable for them. They also discuss the downsides of the service.
[Bluewater Books & Charts, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA]
One couple′s research into the myriad options for satellite and cellular telephone and e-mail communication along America and Canada′s east coast. Services discussed include ATT (TDMA), Verizon (CDMA), EarthLink, Inmarsat, and Pocketmail. Includes a list of the things they use their communication devices for.
[Bluewater Books & Charts, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on sailing instruments and communications equipment. Autopilot, radar, sonar, chart plotters, satellite telephones, mobile telephones, internet, marine e-mail, VHF, HF, SSB, etc.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Well-illustrated look at a satellite telephone installation, including handset placement, electronic noise reduction, wiring, and antenna mounting.
[Marinenet Data Systems. Inc., Tequesta, FL, USA]The [satellite] phone is just as easy to use as a cell phone. However, the call clarity was superb - much better than a cell phone.
Scott Rosenthal, PS
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