[Multihullgirl]

looks the go (ha ha) at first glance. Discuss amongst yourselves.

Iridium GO via PredictWind

 

[ianjoub]

What sort of upload/ download speeds?

 

[Multihullgirl]

I wondered, myself. No mention on the page I cited. Perhaps someone can clarify?

 

[MedSailor]

I love this kind of stuff. Technology is changing so quickly and communications are one area where things are getting better, cheaper and smaller all the time. I expect that when I'm ready to depart on my big trip I'll be as in touch as I want to be for a reasonable price.

Thanks for the link, I'll keep my eye on this.

MedSailor

 

[TQA]

1200$ + 100$ a month no contract.

Only activate when crossing oceans.

Sounds good to me.

Anyone want to buy an HF set and Pactor modem.

 

[aa3jy]

Anyone want to buy an HF set and Pactor modem.

Maybe..what you got?

 

[MedSailor]

Maybe..what you got?

Second in line. I have insulated backstays with nothing attached to them! A crime I say....

Honestly though, I probably can't afford it right now, and wouldn't use it for a few years. The bank account was pillaged by the purchase of my new boat.

MedSailor

 

[jsaronson]

Funny, no tech specs on the website. It can't be any faster than the sat phones because they run off the same satellites.

 

[MedSailor]

Funny, no tech specs on the website. It can't be any faster than the sat phones because they run off the same satellites.

Might be only 2400baud. (SLOW)

See here:
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/2152593-post37.html

Medsailor