Globestar phones

welch · #1 (**permalink**) 04-24-2004

Has anyone used Globestar phones? We are looking at this as an alternative to hf email.
Dave
AC0AP

meltibbs · #2 (**permalink**) 04-30-2004

We have globalstar. Crystal clear from Puerto Rico to Colorado. Would recommend

flicker · #3 (**permalink**) 05-01-2004

Does Globalstar have worldwide coverage? And how much does it cost?

Chas

tauras · #4 (**permalink**) 05-02-2004

About Globestar phones. Tried it for 6 months in the Carib and tossed it in the water. Bad reception most everywhere. They claim to have a system that works in the carib but there are so many holes it''s hard to use. I now have immarsat c and have no problems.

Jonathan316 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-03-2004

There is an excellent Globalstar review in the current issue of Practical Sailor.

Bottom line seemed to be good for voice (with 10-minute dropouts) and spotty - if any at times - data capability. Apparently not a viable solution yet for email.