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