• How to do satcom – not cheap, but damn satellite communications have improved

    by  • March 28, 2008 • Hexayurt • 0 Comments

    http://mackaymarine.com/ppf/catid/13/pid/616/product.asp

    Inmarsat BGAN – the terminal is $2500 – and does reasonably fast data (256k bidirectional.) Transfer prices are around $10 per megabyte. It speaks bluetooth to phones and so on and USB / bluetooth / ethernet to computers.

    BGAN Explorer 110

    The Explorer 110 system is the smallest and lightest broadband satellite terminal. Half the size of a laptop and weighing less than 1 kg, the Explorer 110 meets the toughest demands for portability.

    The terminal can be separated into two parts, so users can choose between indoor and outdoor use, with no need for an external antenna.

    Combined with the Explorer ISDN handset for voice
    telephony, it is ideal for single users, who need
    to set up a complete broadband mobile office
    in frequently changing locations.

    - Remote access: high-speed access to your
    corporate network, enabling access to company
    and customer information.
    - Max Data Rates: Uplink 240 kbps, Downlink 384 Kbps
    - Streaming: select guaranteed quality of service
    up to 64kbps on demand.

    Package Includes:
    01 EXPLORER 110 interface unit
    01 Lithium ion battery
    01 EXPLORER 110 antenna with built-in GPS receiver
    01 LAN cable, 2m/7ft
    01 AC/DC adapter with EN 50075 AC plug
    Getting Started kit

    The Explorer 110 unit also features:
    - Built in Bluetooth Interface, Class 1 – ver 1,2 (30m)
    - One ISDN connection for Voice Interface (RJ45) (Explorer ISDN Handset – not included)
    - One Ethernet Interface (RJ45)
    - Access to USB through ISDN/USB Splitter unit

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