inReach 2-Way Satellite Communicator

Geoff,

I think you underestimate the costs. For anything but basic tracking, which the Spot GPS will do, the cost is $25 a month. If you go basic at $10 a month, each message is $1.50, and each tracking point is 25c (which could mount up quite quickly).

Bob

Chris, I was interested in the comms rather than pairing it with a mapping system.

The possibility of affordable 2-way comms is a a winner for me - not that I want be chattering on it all day, every day,

I have written to the AMSA ( Australian Marine Safety Authority) and to see if they have any knowledge experience of people using them.

I have also written to Delorme Customer Service to ask if there are plans for Australian users..

Will let you know any developments.

Pete

If thats the case Pete, what would the difference be between the In-reach and the Spot Communicator (not Spot2)?

Chris

You'll probably get the same response from DeLorme that they've given about their handheld GPS - no plans for OS expansion or OS agents.

Chris

My understanding is all the Spots only have one way comms. - work on an old GlobalStar constellation. The inReach uses the Iridium constellation- newer, more satellites,hence quicker fixes, much more reliable - used by US governnment, defence.

Bazooka

Yes it gets to me that US companies commonly only consider their domestic market.
I know the US market is the biggest consumer market in the world but does that mean the rest of the world doesn't count??

You can only send messages with spot, you can't receive...yet

It should be noted that this Company is privately owned by a disabled veteran, which may influence his decision to support only his country and gain business recognition from the US government and Military.

Their technology is potentially world leading, especially their GPS receivers, though it is a shame that the full capability of these devices haven't been extended worldwide eg mapping products etc.


Andrew