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Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2018, 18:03
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Thanks for that updated advice re the Qld and NT coast. It will be interesting to try out my new Comset Router with twin antennas (which creates a WiFi hotspot) and to see how good or bad the Telstra...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2018, 22:59
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Sorry mate, I don't know the answer to your question.
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2018, 22:05
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

By the way, a number of Sydney to Hobart race entrants have used exactly the same configuration as I have now got for cellphone coverage while travelling along the coast.
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2018, 22:01
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Hellosailer:

I understand exactly what you are saying, however Telstra was at one time our government owned sole national phone service here down under. It was sold off by the government and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2018, 21:47
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

The Iridium Extreme is a satellite phone, whereas the Iridium Go is a satellite router which creates a WiFi hotspot in side your boat for up to 5 devices simultaneously. You can use your existing...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2018, 01:53
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Hi Guys!

I really appreciate all the input and suggestions received via this discussion.

For much of my proposed cruise from Port Douglas, Queensland to Darwin in the Northern Territory...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-03-2018, 20:02
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Thanks guys once again for all the input.

Paul, I have downloaded the 3 day demo for XGate from Global Marine Networks but am having trouble from time to time opening the demo. I am now waiting...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-03-2018, 00:37
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Many thanks guys, for all the valued input. I do have a HF radio onboard, and am very seriously considering investing in a Pactor modem so that I can access email.

I am also checking costs of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-02-2018, 18:38
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Thanks, it looks as though I will need to have at least 2 options so that I have back up in the event of equipment problems. I appreciate all the input.
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-02-2018, 11:55
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Thanks guys for your feedback. Its very much appreciated.

Robert, I checked out the Telstra coverage map and it looks promising. I will probably go to Tipperary Waters marina in Darwin, although...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-02-2018, 15:44
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Re: Email access while offshore

Thank you carstenb and Paul Elliott for your responses. I will check your suggestions.

regards
Gary on Meshugah
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-02-2018, 04:30
Replies: 45
Views: 8,369
Posted By meshugah
Email access while offshore

I'm planning to cruise around the top of Australia in July/August this year, travelling from Cairns to Darwin. I expect to be away for some weeks most of which will be out of cellular mobile phone...
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