Satellite Phone
- further categoriesIn remote and isolated areas of the world, where mobile phones and landlines are unavailable, satellite communications are the only solution. The situation is similar in the event of natural or man-made disasters, when various telecommunications services become unusable. In both cases, satellite PTT transceivers are the answer, enabling instant, two-way communication anywhere, anytime. Read more...
• The Icom IC-SAT100 is the world’s first dedicated satellite push-to-talk (PTT) radio and is the only PTT radio offering real-time communications at the push of a button between groups of individuals, each of whom can be anywhere on the planet* (* Depending on the country or region, carrying and/or use of the IC-SAT100 may be prohibited)
• SATELLITE PTT (Push-To-Talk) is a two-way radio system using the Iridium® satellite network. It can be used to communicate in remote isolated areas where there is no cellular or fixed line infrastructure.
• 15 talkgroup (maximum)
• Powerful 1500 mW audio output
• Built in GPS
• Bluetooth capability
• Confirms with IP67 standard (waterproof and dust-tight)
• Equivalent to MIL-STD 810 C, D, E and F requirements
•Supplied accessories: complete charger, 2200mAh Li-ion battery, antenna, AC cable, belt clip
• Multiple subscription options, please contact us.
• Airtime service is available in 3 and 12 month subscription schemes.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on a selected territorial coverage - Talk Group - (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio).
If you purchase, please choose an Airtime and Talk Group subscription for the same period.
• Airtime service is available in 3 and 12 month subscription schemes.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on a selected territorial coverage - Talk Group - (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio).
If you purchase, please choose an Airtime and Talk Group subscription for
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 100.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 300.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 750.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 1.500.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 2.250.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 100.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 300.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 750.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 1.500.000 km2
• Talk Group subscription fee - based on area coverage - payable in 3 and 12 month construction. The price of the license does not depend on the number of radios in the voice group, so for example 2 and 15 radios have the same subscription fee.
The IC-SAT100 subscription fee is based on the required area coverage - Talk Group (which is payable regardless of the number of radios) and Airtime service (which is payable per radio)
• For purchases, choose a Talk Group and Airtime subscription for the same period.
• Coverage: 2.250.000 km2
• Frequency range: 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz
• Install the antenna unit (with RF unit) to the rooftop, and use the radio from a vehicle, indoors, or even from the basement
• Easy wiring works between the antenna unit (with RF unit) and main unit using a LAN cable (Cat 5e), (User supplied LAN cable is required to replace the supplied 20m LAN cable)
• Compatible with both 13.2 V DC and 26.4 V DC vehicle power source
• Dust- and water protection: antenna unit with RF unit IP67, main unit IP54, microphone IP55
• 1500 mW powerful audio output
• Voice Recording function
• Built-in Bluetooth capability
• Multiple language display ( English, Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish)
• Integrated GPS receiver shows received signal position
• Short Data Message
• AES 256-bit encryption for security
• Tested to the MIL-STD-810 environmental tests
• Frequency range: 1616.02–1626.48 MHz (Uplink/Downlink), 1575.42–1605.40 MHz (Downlink, GNSS L1 Band)
• In-Building Repeater for Iridium Satellite Communications
• Relays Iridium and GNSS signals, and provides a solution for satellite communications indoors and mobile applications
• Indoor coverage: Maximum 5 m
• RF gain level can be adjusted on the front panel (40 to 50 dB)
• Compact design offers flexible installation: 265 × 55 × 170 (W × H × D, mm)
• Not only satellite PTT (IC-SAT100), but also Iridium satellite phones and SBD (Short Burst Data) service can be used
• Attention: NO T/A, No CE marking available. Designed for non-EU region and/or Governmental user who does not require any kind of Type Approvals
What is the difference between a satellite phone and a satellite transceiver?
Satellite phones, as their name suggests, work in a similar way to traditional mobile phones. However, these types of phones are designed to be used in an emergency rather than to chat to a friend. But just as with mobile phones, you can dial stored numbers to initiate a conversation with colleagues or loved ones. Satellite transceivers, on the other hand, communicate instantly with all the radios in the same speech group. It's just the touch of a button, so no dialling is required at all.
How does satellite PTT work?
The way a satellite push-to-talk transceiver works is basically the same as any other similar device. So no special training is required to use it. The two-way communication itself is made possible by the system of satellites and ground stations. Different satellites are placed in different orbits by the operators, which means that they are at different altitudes, which has its advantages and disadvantages.
There are satellites orbiting in geostationary orbit, which are located at an altitude of nearly 36 000 km, while satellites in orbit around the Earth orbit at an altitude of 780-1400 km, which allows much faster data transmission. But let's look at which companies are providing this service. Inmarsat's satellites are in geostationary orbit and always cover the same area of the Earth. Since the company's satellites orbit at an altitude of 36 000 km, only three satellites are needed to cover the whole area and ensure good connectivity.
This means that the signal is transmitted from one of the satellites to the 29 ground stations, ensuring good reception through better network coverage, especially on the high seas. Another well-known brand offering satellite phone services is Globalstar. It uses 48 satellites and these artificial celestial bodies orbit at an altitude of 1400 km. It is also worth mentioning Thuraya, a company whose satellites are in geostationary orbit.
The company has satellites that use 24 satellites in orbit around the Earth.
A special feature of the service is that it can be accessed using the appropriate Thuraya xt mobile phone. But the largest and best-known provider is Iridium, which operates some 66 satellites at an altitude of 780 kilometres. This means that the company's service covers the entire planet, including the two poles of the Earth. Satellite phones are therefore often referred to as Iridium phones.
Where and how is a satellite phone guaranteed to work?
To use satellite telephones, several conditions must be met to ensure that communications are interference-free. One of the most important criteria is that the phone must have a direct view of the satellite. This means that satellite phones cannot be used in enclosed spaces, i.e. buildings.
But if you are out on the open water or hiking in the woods without a direct view of the satellite, you may not have a good connection or even no contact at all. But you can get accessories, such as an external antenna, to help satellite phones establish a better connection. This allows the phone to communicate properly even inside buildings, near windows or in a car.
Benefits of the Icom satellite transceiver radio
Japan-based Icom needs little introduction to radio enthusiasts. The company has always placed a strong emphasis on innovation, so it's hardly surprising that they launched the world's first dedicated satellite transceiver (PTT) radio. With the IC-SAT100, communication anywhere in the world is possible with the push of a button. Why choose an Icom satellite phone?
With up to 15 talkgroups and a 1500 mW speaker for clear and understandable sound. As satellite phones are typically used in environments where mobile phone networks are no longer available, the manufacturer has also taken care to ensure dust and water resistance (IP67 standard). The built-in GPS also allows you to track your position on the display, while the integrated Bluetooth allows you to use the radio while driving.
What other benefits does the Icom satellite phone offer?
• USB charging
• 2200 mAh battery, enough for up to 14.5 hours of operation
• Voice recording function
• Emergency call at the touch of a button
• Encrypted voice traffic
• AquaQuake function to remove water in the speaker
Airtime and Talk Group subscription required to use the satellite phone!
In order to use your satellite phone, you need two types of subscription: Airtime and Talk Group. Airtime is most similar to a mobile phone subscription, and each radio requires a separate Airtime subscription. Talk Group is a fee calculated on the basis of territorial coverage, and is payable regardless of the number of radios. Smaller packages provide coverage of 100 to 300,000 square kilometres, while larger packages provide coverage of up to 1.5 or 2.2 million square kilometres. Both subscriptions are available in 3 and 12-month plans: it is important to buy Talk Group and Airtime subscriptions covering the same period.
Smart solutions from the experts: feel free to contact DND Telecom Center if you are looking to buy a satellite phone or have further questions!