chopper replied:

Go with Iridium, If you are in Brisbane try Kyle communications in Lutwyche.

adrian replied:

if you are in adelaide etc, contact desert access 4wd hire eq on 0414323932 they have heaps of equipment.

timhyde replied:

Probably should have said I'm in Sydney. Thanks for the responses

timothy

Member - Nigel replied:

Iridium is the best option for satphones - no idea where you can hire them as I'm a HF user.

I'd also recommend buying or hiring a personal EPIRB - they are inexpensive compared to your life and are good backup for life threatening emergencies, in case your primary long range comms fails for any reason.

Also a UHF is always good value when travelling. One that scans is good in the bush as there isn't much traffic, and scanning can provide anything from early warning of problems, to local type info and even entertainment (some people have the weirdest conversations). I prefer GME radios and I've tried them all (we currently own 6 UHFs and 4 of those are GME's).

Mario replied:

Tim

Try John at Autraliawide Adventures Mob. 0409030027.The're at Appin and not too far from Sydney. AA hires and sells Satphones. The cost is $140 for the first week, then a sliding scale from there on. John has been a great help with similar enquiries. Cheers