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‘Don’t call me unless it’s an emergency’ should be taken just as seriously as ‘don’t talk to me until I’ve had my morning coffee.’
In this episode, Ben and Lauren discuss the kind of communication that requires a gadget caught between the all-out, ‘get me out’, sending-out-an-SOS Personal Locator Beacon, and the in-range, down-the-road, yarn-with-Mum mobile phone.
From connecting to satellites and choosing the right device, to navigating, recharging, and maintenance – we’re sending our own important message to every outdoor adventurer ahead of their next off-grid escape.
Ben and Lauren discuss the gadget that falls between the Personal Locator Beacon and the mobile phone. Image: Zoleo
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:06 – Citizen Band (CB) or Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Radios
03:21 – Short- and Long-Distance Communication
06:36 – Connecting to Satellites
07:09 – Satellite Communication Networks
08:50 – Satellite Navigation Systems
09:35 – Satellite Phones
11:24 – Satellite-Based Communication Devices
14:02 – Zoleo
14:40 – Spot Messenger
15:43 – Choosing the Right Device
18:02 – Maintenance and Recharging
18:26 – Starlink
21:58 – Summary
Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcasts:
Brands:
Products:
Zoleo Global Satellite Communicator
Oricom 2 Watt Floating IPX7 UHF CB Radio UHF2600−1
Oricom Waterproof IP67 5 Watt Handheld UHF CB Radio DTX600
Oricom 0.5 Watt Handheld UHF CB Radio Twin Pack PMR795
Oricom 1 Watt Handheld UHF CB Radio Twin Pack UHF1400
Oricom 5 Watt IP67 Waterproof Handheld UHF CB Radio Trade Pack DTXTP600
Oricom Plug and Play Micro 5 Watt UHF CB Radio Pack UHF310
Oricom Micro 5 Watt UHF CB Radio + 6.5dBi Antenna UHF390GP
Other:
Iridium Satellite Communication Network
Thuraya Satellite Communication Network
GLONASS Satellite Navigation System
COSPAS-SARSAT International Satellite System
GALILEO Global Navigation Satellite System
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