Boh999
Member
Hi!
Posted in Norwegian forum. Most replies were of the opinion that Iridium is better than Inmarsat (roughly). Some answers seemed based on old data however, i.e. that Inmarsat is no good.
Is this still the truth though? Things seem to have changed?
We are looking for purchase advice, need to decide in a few days. Will use it on Biscay, between Portugal and Madeira, possibly between Madeira and Tenerife, and on Atlantic Rally Cruise from Gran Canaria to S:t Lucia. Will not cruise near the poles.
Do we really need to buy Iridium, or will IsatPhone2 do? It is half the price and seem as rugged as the Iridium 9575. We need to call a few times and download GRIB-files daily. That must work.
Already analysed Iridium's phone. One would prefer 9575, but maybe go for 9555 due to cost. Also needed are these two gadgets:
1. https://www.globaltelesat.co.uk/redport-wxa-122-optimizer
2. http://www.sattransusa.com/irid-ant-aux.html
If IsatPhone2 is good enough for us, do we need any other stuff, like with Iridium? I.e. antenna and wifi router/firewall?
Cheers and thanks for a good forum!
Posted in Norwegian forum. Most replies were of the opinion that Iridium is better than Inmarsat (roughly). Some answers seemed based on old data however, i.e. that Inmarsat is no good.
Is this still the truth though? Things seem to have changed?
We are looking for purchase advice, need to decide in a few days. Will use it on Biscay, between Portugal and Madeira, possibly between Madeira and Tenerife, and on Atlantic Rally Cruise from Gran Canaria to S:t Lucia. Will not cruise near the poles.
Do we really need to buy Iridium, or will IsatPhone2 do? It is half the price and seem as rugged as the Iridium 9575. We need to call a few times and download GRIB-files daily. That must work.
Already analysed Iridium's phone. One would prefer 9575, but maybe go for 9555 due to cost. Also needed are these two gadgets:
1. https://www.globaltelesat.co.uk/redport-wxa-122-optimizer
2. http://www.sattransusa.com/irid-ant-aux.html
If IsatPhone2 is good enough for us, do we need any other stuff, like with Iridium? I.e. antenna and wifi router/firewall?
Cheers and thanks for a good forum!