satellite phones
Submitted: Friday, May 24, 2002 at 00:00
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Am thinking of purchasing a satellite phone for outback use, has anyone actually used this sort of phone for communication whilst in remote areas?,....what sort of coverage can u expect to get, for eg. could u phone
home to the big smoke from the middle of the Simpson Dessert ?,....am aware of the pros and cons of HF and SAT,and the costs involved, just looking for
feedback from someone that has actually had experience "phoning home",....thanks, Karin.
Reply By: Colin - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, May 24, 2002 at 00:00
I have used Sat phones in remote areas on two occassions - 1st in 1997 with work in the
Pilbara east of
Marble Bar and then 2001 on the CSR (Jiggalong/Durba/Calvert Ra/
Carnarvon Ra). Both sets were the old type with a box the size of a brief case. We had no trouble with coverage, calls were made to Pt Hedland order parts in advance, to
Canberra for work advice/progress and to relatives etc etc. The reception was always clear with a little 'echo'. There is no doubt that Sat phones are the way of the future as a personal communication method for remote areas and like all 'new' technology, the price will start to drop as usage increases. I think the old work Sat phone cost approx $12 000 in 1995 !! A good UHF CB set is recomended for 'local community' contact.
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