Looking for Sat. Phone

Peyton · 06-04-2006, 09:47 AM

Looking for used Iridium or Globalstar (used) for sale

Mike

Radarsrus · 11-11-2007, 06:07 PM

I am "in the business" and I can't impress upon you enough NOT to buy a Globalstar phone...The satellite service (reliability of being able to make or keep a call) SUCKS!!! I am expecting to receive news that this whole echelon of satellite communications will be taken off the air very soon!

Buy an IRIDIUM phone. The voice quality is quite good and the service is reliable all over planet Earth...

bajakian · 11-19-2007, 01:37 AM

Radarsrus- Is the Globalstar situation still unchanged and shitty? I posted about this issue this past summer and then talked to Globalstar. They spoke of having many new satellites in the air this fall with much improvement in transmission quality. I have one on my boat and it used to work pretty well. I may need to switch to Iridium if they cant get it right. Does your company do mobile boat installations with docking stations?

BuzzCutt · 12-16-2007, 10:26 PM

Peyton and Dr. Bajakin,

Iridium over Globalstar. No questions about it. We are removing Globalstar units and replacing woth Iridium, Mini VSAT and Fleet SatComs.

BuzzCutt
(also in the business)

bajakian · 01-08-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuzzCutt

Peyton and Dr. Bajakin,

Iridium over Globalstar. No questions about it. We are removing Globalstar units and replacing woth Iridium, Mini VSAT and Fleet SatComs.

BuzzCutt
(also in the business)

Hey Buzz aka Terry

Might as well give us a price quote.

bajakian · 01-08-2008, 06:36 PM

PS When do you want to go fishing?

Rather_be_fishing2 · 01-24-2008, 09:36 AM

I am currently on Deployment to Iraq and the Irridium phones work pretty well over here. However, Uncle Sam owns the ones I have used and not me.

When I return in June 08 i am buying my first "off shore" boat. I have taken my 19 ft bayliner capri about 18-20 miles off shore but that was pushing it cause it is really a lake/bay boat.

When I get my new boat I plan on hitting some reefs that are 30-40 miles out. Will I need a Sat Phone that far or will the range on my VHF reach that far.

SHARKFIGHTER.COM

poolman · 02-13-2008, 07:05 PM

Hey guys, how about that Iridium price list? Been looking for a phone. Wifey poo is too nervous about me fishing 25 miles out.

bajakian · 02-14-2008, 12:23 PM

Poolman-I am not in the business but I am pricing one for myself. The phone itself is about 1400 dollars. If you trade in a Globalstar phone you can get a 400 dollar discount. Service is around 40 /month with 10 mins included and extra minutes are $ 1.30 per minute. If you want an external antenae and a hands free mounting cradle figure another $2500 or so plus installation. Pricey but insurance usually is, and when you need it -its priceless!

B767 · 02-14-2008, 03:49 PM

Depending on how often you go, you also have the choice of a rental. I'm aware is not as convenient as owning one but is just something you might want to look at. At 40 nm offshore, you should be able to get VHF reception and always make a phone patch with a ground carrier.....Just a thought...

..ps...Don't wanna take business from anyone but it could save some $$$$....

Cap'n Willie · 09-12-2008, 09:57 AM

did you find what you were looking for? contact me if not, iridium hand held make offer

fightinglady · 09-13-2008, 05:45 PM

i have an active motorola iridium ph for sale dfmbart@att.net

06-04-2006, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Peyton Grunt Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marathon, Fla. Boat: Diving, Fishing, Grandkids Occupation: Retired Law Enforcement Posts: 6	Looking for Sat. Phone Looking for used Iridium or Globalstar (used) for sale Mike

11-11-2007, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Radarsrus Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mid-East, FL Boat: Fishing, Boating, Shooting, Boating, Fishing Occupation: Marine Industry Posts: 48	Iridium or Globalstar I am "in the business" and I can't impress upon you enough NOT to buy a Globalstar phone...The satellite service (reliability of being able to make or keep a call) SUCKS!!! I am expecting to receive news that this whole echelon of satellite communications will be taken off the air very soon! Buy an IRIDIUM phone. The voice quality is quite good and the service is reliable all over planet Earth... __________________ No Longer a Virgin Swordfisherman but still newbie. Otherwise a very knowledgable blue water operator with an expired Ltd. Master's ticket. New to me 28 Boston Whaler Outrage with never enough time to really do what I crave doing...FISH!!!

02-14-2008, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
B767 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Boat: VSC, Old Hatt Occupation: Bus Driver Posts: 462	Depending on how often you go, you also have the choice of a rental. I'm aware is not as convenient as owning one but is just something you might want to look at. At 40 nm offshore, you should be able to get VHF reception and always make a phone patch with a ground carrier.....Just a thought... ..ps...Don't wanna take business from anyone but it could save some $$$$.... __________________ Life on the water is good, and beer makes it better

09-12-2008, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cap'n Willie Lines In Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11	sat phone did you find what you were looking for? contact me if not, iridium hand held make offer

09-13-2008, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
fightinglady Lines In Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11	iridium ph i have an active motorola iridium ph for sale dfmbart@att.net

11-19-2007, 01:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,428	Radarsrus- Is the Globalstar situation still unchanged and shitty? I posted about this issue this past summer and then talked to Globalstar. They spoke of having many new satellites in the air this fall with much improvement in transmission quality. I have one on my boat and it used to work pretty well. I may need to switch to Iridium if they cant get it right. Does your company do mobile boat installations with docking stations?

12-16-2007, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
BuzzCutt Grunt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boynton Beach Boat: looking to move up Best Catch: 115 lb Sword, non pumpkin, great eating Occupation: sales rep Posts: 5	Peyton and Dr. Bajakin, Iridium over Globalstar. No questions about it. We are removing Globalstar units and replacing woth Iridium, Mini VSAT and Fleet SatComs. BuzzCutt (also in the business)

01-08-2008, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,428	PS When do you want to go fishing?

01-24-2008, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rather_be_fishing2 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GA Boat: 19' bayliner and 25ft Mako Best Catch: My Wife :) but wont say her weight! Occupation: Army Posts: 19	I am currently on Deployment to Iraq and the Irridium phones work pretty well over here. However, Uncle Sam owns the ones I have used and not me. When I return in June 08 i am buying my first "off shore" boat. I have taken my 19 ft bayliner capri about 18-20 miles off shore but that was pushing it cause it is really a lake/bay boat. When I get my new boat I plan on hitting some reefs that are 30-40 miles out. Will I need a Sat Phone that far or will the range on my VHF reach that far. SHARKFIGHTER.COM

02-13-2008, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
poolman Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft. Pierce Fl Boat: 296 King Cat Best Catch: 72 lb Warsaw 400 ft willie style Occupation: Swimming pool remodeling Posts: 108	Hey guys, how about that Iridium price list? Been looking for a phone. Wifey poo is too nervous about me fishing 25 miles out.

02-14-2008, 12:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,428	Poolman-I am not in the business but I am pricing one for myself. The phone itself is about 1400 dollars. If you trade in a Globalstar phone you can get a 400 dollar discount. Service is around 40 /month with 10 mins included and extra minutes are $ 1.30 per minute. If you want an external antenae and a hands free mounting cradle figure another $2500 or so plus installation. Pricey but insurance usually is, and when you need it -its priceless!

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