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Forum: Marine Electronics 21-05-2019, 13:07
Replies: 130
Views: 19,084
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

They are not competition for Iridium, period.

They may end up being competition for VSAT providers though.
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-05-2019, 12:29
Replies: 130
Views: 19,084
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

You'd first have to understand Iridium's target market and network capabilities. As you're still trying to compare it to Ku and Ka band VSAT it's quite clear you do not possess such an understanding....
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-05-2019, 12:17
Replies: 130
Views: 19,084
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

Nope.
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-05-2019, 12:10
Replies: 130
Views: 19,084
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: SpaceX launching 60 Starlink Sats Tomorrow!

These nano Ku and Ka band satellites are not competition for Iridium. Entirely different markets with entirely different capabilities.

Never mind the fact that SpaceX is launching 60 satellites...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-03-2019, 17:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,541
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Deciding on High Speed Internet System

FX is not competitive to standard VSAT service pricing, so not a good comparison at all.

The V7HTS is a 60cm antenna, fairly standard in the small vessel market for VSAT, although some networks...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-03-2019, 16:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,541
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Deciding on High Speed Internet System

For the exact reasons I mentioned - you know EXACTLY what you're paying for, KVH won't disclose contention rations for a reason.. A true VSAT solution has no overages, no data caps, no "low speed...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2019, 16:33
Replies: 11
Views: 2,541
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Deciding on High Speed Internet System

To add on this, I would suggest a certus/pilot/fleetone etc (L band terminal) in addition to your vsat no matter which direction you end up going, KVH or otherwise.

Not only is an L band backup...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2019, 16:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,541
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Deciding on High Speed Internet System

The "low speed channel" is exactly what I was referring to.

True VSAT has no overages, data caps, low speed channels, nor hidden contention ratios. As I said, KVH is very popular because of cost,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2019, 08:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,541
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Deciding on High Speed Internet System

Hi Randy,

I cant speak for the new areas coming online, however, the other side to consider with KVH is the amount of data you're going to push every month.

KVH is extremely popular in the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-03-2019, 01:26
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

Industry term - Iridium SV2 are over 1500#...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-03-2019, 01:12
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

Shoe box satellites are not competition for Iridium in any fashion.
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-03-2019, 05:28
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

Whoa, I can guarantee you the FleetOne hardware is nowhere near $6000, let alone Euro.

Now as for the difference between Iridium and Inmarsat, the Inmarsat antennas are only looking at one...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-03-2019, 09:10
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

Agreed, and aside from that Inmarsat will shut down a land BGAN SIM if consistent offshore traffic occurs.

You'll soon see the FBB150 completely discontinued and all small vessel focus shifted...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-03-2019, 04:41
Replies: 34
Views: 5,105
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Is BGAN the cheapest for Sat Internet?

I poated this in another thread, but Inmarsat are keen to keep their maritime business channeled through their maritime rate plans. While an Explorer 510 may work if you can keep it pointed on the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-03-2019, 04:34
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

The isathub will give you the same troubles as a land bgan, geostationary satellite so any pitch/yaw/roll will make it very tough to maintain connectivity.

I'm not sure what part of the world...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-03-2019, 08:14
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

Just to add to that, a land BGAN would not only be tough to keep pointed while at sea, Inmarsat will also shut it down if they notice it logging into the network from offshore (and they will...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-03-2019, 12:18
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

It isnt meant to compete with KVH, KVH is Ku band VSAT solution and a poor one at that. There are plenty of great VSAT alternatives, Iridium Certus is competition for Inmarsat FBB... Nothing more....
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-03-2019, 10:27
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

No, I have both.. neither terminal is operating at 700kbps currently and both will require a firmware upgrade to do so - but only after Iridium allows it.

Each terminal serves its purpose, the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-03-2019, 08:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium handset choice, cradles, antennas, and installation

I would definitely recommend a docking station with fixed mast antenna installed to keep you out of the elements while you use the phone.

If you plan on using a 9575 for tracking as well you'll...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-03-2019, 08:26
Replies: 44
Views: 6,938
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Next close to completion...

Also, just to clarify, the terminals available now are capable of 700kbps but that speed is not available as of today. Terminals are shipping with speeds up to 352kbps (been a bit higher in my...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-10-2018, 12:15
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Beam Communications RST 100 Satcom

The RST100 is based off of a 9522B, which is an older but still commonly used transceiver.

Your system will work just as good as any Iridium phone (GO included, just minus wifi) for voice and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-10-2018, 12:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,772
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Go prices dropping

Iridium has not dropped the price, you're just seeing the retail market drive margins down over time.

The Next/Certus stuff is due out beginning of 2019 at the latest, however, it is more...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 14-09-2018, 15:22
Replies: 148
Views: 23,710
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Does anyone get the FCC license?

There may not be a need for FCC but most other countries are still regulated under ITU which is what drives the FCC requirements.
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-06-2017, 08:22
Replies: 11
Views: 3,009
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Go extra services needed?

I work in the industry and can promise you there is no latency or voice quality difference between an Iridium phone and an Iridium GO. Both are no where near "cell phone" level quality and both have...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-06-2017, 18:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,009
Posted By N3VR L8
Re: Iridium Go extra services needed?

There is no noticeable latency on the wifi connection between the GO and your phone.. the latency there is a matter of single digit milliseconds, that number is minuet when you consider the latency...
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