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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #6987474
09/10/20 06:58 PM
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So are most people getting rid of their sat phones and getting these beacons? If so I might have a Iridium Extream for sale...

Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #6987701
09/11/20 12:13 AM
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It's too bad that Iridium never really seemed to lower their rates over the years, I bet they will be pretty much gone in not too many years.


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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #6987717
09/11/20 01:10 AM
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Not sure if they still do but iridium used to have a plan in Alaska called the northern lights or something it was pretty reasonable but only worked in Alaska. The plans in the lower 48 cost a arm and a leg.
I think iridium will be around for a while because their satellites work better up north then the other satellites.

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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Taiga Tom] #6987724
09/11/20 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Taiga Tom
Not sure if they still do but iridium used to have a plan in Alaska called the northern lights or something it was pretty reasonable but only worked in Alaska. The plans in the lower 48 cost a arm and a leg.
I think iridium will be around for a while because their satellites work better up north then the other satellites.

I have the Northern Lights plan and the price went up a couple years ago from 1.00 to 1.20 min. in 200 minute increments. Seriously considering an inreach . I like the weather forecast option because any more can’t pick up any stations that give my area.

Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #6988025
09/11/20 12:42 PM
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I have an iridium sat phone and this fall have begun to hate the thing. Drops calls continually takes 4-5 calls to have a check in conversation with my wife and feel like it is no longer a life saving device. My buddy has an in reach has maps, can get a text through all the time gets weather reports plus the SOS button the whole nine yards for $50 a month and if you turn it off for a few months he doesn't loose minutes. The phone with the AK plan is $279 for 6 months and if you don't renew you lose the minutes and have to start all over. I started moose season with 1200 min down to 950 now mostly because of the repeated calls due to dropped calls. After a serious conversation with my wife over it all and both of us being frustrated I think the iridum will be going up for sale and an in reach purchased prior to winter trapping on my long lines


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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #6988606
09/12/20 11:32 AM
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I've had an InReach for several years. Handy little device, especially in areas with no cell service. Nice to know that if something does happen you can let them know exactly what the issue is so they can send the right resources the first time.


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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #7002336
09/27/20 08:45 PM
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Otterman,

We had that this last moose hunting trip as well. 4-5 tries sometimes to get through. We thought it might be our phone, but if you are having it too, then it could be another issue. We did notice that morning calls seemed to go through pretty quick, but later in the afternoon or in the evening, then not so good. I wonder if there is a satellite issue or something.

-TJ


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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #7002531
09/27/20 11:51 PM
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Im guessing Iridium is getting cheap on maintenance and upgrades to their system; if true, thats the first signs of an eventual business failure.


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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #7005180
09/30/20 11:37 PM
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However, doesn't inReach run off of Iridium Satellites?

-TJ


Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.

Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #7006141
10/02/20 02:28 AM
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Inreach isn't foolproof. They had a dust up with ATT and while I was in the wilderness I couldn't text her phone for 7 days I think. They fixed it tho.

Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #7010072
10/06/20 03:58 AM
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Have used Inreach for several years. Started off with just the device, eventually learned to sync with either phone or IPad. Works really good. Keeps the Boss happy knowing where my carcass can be found.

Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #7010459
10/06/20 02:25 PM
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Another vote for the In Reach!


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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Jumperzee] #7015167
10/12/20 01:30 AM
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I have a 1 year old Garmin InReach Explorer plus that I will sell. It works great, but at this time not much need for it.


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Re: Personal Locator Beacons? [Re: Willy Firewood] #7015171
10/12/20 01:59 AM
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I'm on my 3rd Iridium phone,, guideing,commercial fishing has paid for all and they're service$ many times over. I don't live off my phone like most of the earth's inhabitants seem to these days! It's kinda nice to hear your wifes voice on occasion too,,,,,,

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