{"id":61610,"date":"2024-03-18T13:40:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T03:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=61610"},"modified":"2025-05-07T12:01:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T02:31:09","slug":"podcast-off-grid-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-off-grid-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep121 &#8211; Off-Grid Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mqQm2Rtg0os?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-14708416\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/14708416.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-14708416&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8216;Don&#8217;t call me unless it&#8217;s an emergency&#8217; should be taken just as seriously as &#8216;don&#8217;t talk to me until I&#8217;ve had my morning coffee.&#8217;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Ben and Lauren discuss the kind of communication that requires a gadget caught between the all-out, &#8216;get me out&#8217;, sending-out-an-SOS Personal Locator Beacon, and the in-range, down-the-road, yarn-with-Mum mobile phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From connecting to satellites and choosing the right device, to navigating, recharging, and maintenance &#8211; we&#8217;re sending our own important message to every outdoor adventurer ahead of their next off-grid escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Body-Image-POD-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding a smart phone and a Zoleo.\" class=\"wp-image-61613\" title=\"We're sending our own important message to every outdoor adventurer!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Body-Image-POD-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Body-Image-POD-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Body-Image-POD-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Body-Image-POD-3-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ben and Lauren discuss the gadget that falls between the Personal Locator Beacon and the mobile phone. Image: Zoleo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:06 &#8211; Citizen Band (CB) or Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Radios<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:21 &#8211; Short- and Long-Distance Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:36 &#8211; Connecting to Satellites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:09 &#8211; Satellite Communication Networks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:50 &#8211; Satellite Navigation Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09:35 &#8211; Satellite Phones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:24 &#8211; Satellite-Based Communication Devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:02 &#8211; Zoleo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:40 &#8211; Spot Messenger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:43 &#8211; Choosing the Right Device<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:02 &#8211; Maintenance and Recharging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:26 &#8211; Starlink <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21:58 &#8211; Summary <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-plb-comparisons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep49 &#8211; PLB Comparisons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-uhf-radios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep36 &#8211; UHF Radios with GME<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/oricom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Zoleo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoleo Global Satellite Communicator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Spot%20messenger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spot Satellite Messenger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/uhf2600-1-2-watt-floating-ipx7-uhf-cb-radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom 2 Watt Floating IPX7 UHF CB Radio UHF2600\u22121<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/dtx600-waterproof-ip67-5-watt-handheld-uhf-cb-radio?c=Black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom Waterproof IP67 5 Watt Handheld UHF CB Radio DTX600<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/pmr795-0-5-watt-handheld-uhf-cb-radio-twin-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom 0.5 Watt Handheld UHF CB Radio Twin Pack PMR795<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/snowys.com.au\/uhf1400-1-watt-handheld-uhf-cb-radio-twin-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom 1 Watt Handheld UHF CB Radio Twin Pack UHF1400<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/dtxtp600-5-watt-ip67-waterproof-handheld-uhf-cb-radio-trade-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom 5 Watt IP67 Waterproof Handheld UHF CB Radio Trade Pack DTXTP600<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/plug-and-play-5-watt-uhf-cb-radio-pack-uhf310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom Plug and Play Micro 5 Watt UHF CB Radio Pack UHF310<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/uhf390gp-uhf390p-uhf-cb-radio-anu230-65dbi-antenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oricom Micro 5 Watt UHF CB Radio + 6.5dBi Antenna UHF390GP<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.snowys.com.au\/content\/images\/thumbs\/1309677_uhf390gp-uhf390p-uhf-cb-radio-anu230-65dbi-antenna.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iridium.com\/network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iridium Satellite Communication Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thuraya.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thuraya Satellite Communication Network <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glonass-iac.ru\/en\/about_glonass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GLONASS Satellite Navigation System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cospas-sarsat.int\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COSPAS-SARSAT International Satellite System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/galileognss.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GALILEO Global Navigation Satellite System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlink.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starlink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next fortnight\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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