I’d like to introduce our newest member to our family here! The Zoleo Satellite Communicator. This small but durable piece of Sat hardware has been so much fun to play with.
Ever wonder why your cell signal drops out and comes back while driving? Maybe wondering why you get better cell signal on one side of your house or the other?
The Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) is a global satellite network with telephony using portable terminals. The terminals are normally used to connect a laptop computer to broadband Internet in remote locations, although as long as line-of-sight to the satellite exists, the terminal can be used anywhere.
We agree that the cost of BGAN satellite Internet service is very expensive when compared to cellular services or other satellite dish services. The primary reason is because you are transmitting to a satellite over 22,000 miles away using the L-Band frequency.
Which Satellite Messenger Should I Get? – Comparing the SPOT X, SPOT Gen3, Garmin inReach Mini and Garmin inReach Explorer+
The Coast Guard encourages boaters to invest in a VHF-FM radio as their primary means of distress calling. VHF is superior to cell phones for boating emergencies. When a Mayday is sent out via a VHF radio it is a broadcast to Coast Guard radio stations as well as any VHF-equipped boat within listening range.