Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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09/11/20 12:13 AM
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.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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09/11/20 01:10 AM
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Taiga Tom
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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.
Last edited by Taiga Tom; 09/11/20 01:12 AM.
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Taiga Tom]
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09/11/20 01:45 AM
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3 Fingers
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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. 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.
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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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
We get out of life only as much as we really want and work hard enough to achieve
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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09/12/20 11:32 AM
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.
Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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09/27/20 08:45 PM
09/27/20 08:45 PM
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Top Jimmy
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"Assistant Speling Zcar"
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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
Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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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.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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09/30/20 11:37 PM
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Top Jimmy
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"Assistant Speling Zcar"
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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.
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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10/06/20 02:25 PM
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Machias
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Another vote for the In Reach!
When things are Grim, become the Grim Reaper! Fred Moyer
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Re: Personal Locator Beacons?
[Re: Jumperzee]
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10/12/20 01:30 AM
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Willy Firewood
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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.
FRAC LIVES MATTER
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