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Anybody out there who can share information/experience on "Iridium Pilot Satellite"? It sounds like a pretty decent internet connection with compression software.

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[Rick L]

Hi Uwe-

Hope you are having a great holiday.

I used the Iridium GO during the Annapolis to Bermuda Race - it worked well.

Info here:  https://www.iridium.com/products/types/Iridium-GO-1

This unit is a hot spot that allows up to 5 users to connect with their iPhone, iPad or Android device.  Very convenient as it acts juts like a smart phone (with specific apps you use).

In my case, I used a small GPS style "button" antenna to improve performance a bit (bought on line from third party companies for a good price - about $50).

This was all a temporary set-up.  For something more permanent, Iridium makes a fixed antenna kit.

I found that voice calls and text worked very well.  E mail also worked well and I was able to pull down GRIB files and NOAA weather maps.  Even sent out a picture or two.

As far as I know, the Iridium data rate is 9.6 kbps so I am not sure where the Pilot is getting 130 kbps plus - may be the bigger antenna or they are stating an equivalent thruput rate assuming compression.

I think you can pick up an Iridium Go plus hard mount antenna for about $1000.

Rick

S/V Celerity

2003 Beneteau 473

[Uwe Mewes]

Great information. Thanks Rick.

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