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Mariner
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Sat comms for all

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This is quite interesting if only as an indicator of things to come.
https://gearjunkie.com/bivy-stick-satel ... b-22883741
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Asposium
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Least it is a “true” messenger; not merely one using cellular. Pointless.

And Iridium. Good choice of satellite network.

This is curious though.....
BivyStick - Turn your cell phone into a satellite communication device. No contracts, no activation fees. Just peace of mind.
Then further down the page.....
Get the Bivystick device and 20 credits of data to use once you activate your device.
Can’t see anything saying data use for credits and the cost of additional credits.

Will stick with the inReach
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I think it Said 1 credit for a msg and 2 credit per hour tracking.

It could work out cheaper than Ye Garmin if it’s not used often.
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dlovett wrote:I think it Said 1 credit for a msg and 2 credit per hour tracking.

It could work out cheaper than Ye Garmin if it’s not used often.
See what is the cost of credits.

Put my inReach into suspend when not in use.

Not about the concept of a screen less unit on a two way messenger. If phone is lost, broken, or flat battery can still use the inReach direct.

Spot X looks interesting
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