The Best Affordable Satellite Comms for Civilians

Satellite communication networks are too powerful not to use, but how can you use them affordably and effectively? What are the best tools for resilient, global, emergency comms today, and what is coming next?

04:39 - Satellite Text Messengers
06:47 - InReach Speed Tests
08:57 - Garmin's Emergency Response Unit
09:42 - Motorola Defy Speed Tests
11:46 - GPSMAP 66/67i
14:58 - Should You Buy One?
18:02 - SatComm Past
19:10 - SatComm Future

[puckingfickles]

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[BlindViking]

Issac's tech reviews are always great. Explaining things we didn't even know existed.

[andrewmcglynn]

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[guysavard]

Lately I’ve been into Isaac’s content over other Trex offerings. Fascinating topics, gear and technology.

[SS]

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[paulrettig]

I've had in reach for over a decade. I use it when on the Great lakes, when on the ocean, when hunting, and when traveling to out of state family to keep them informed of my position & ETA. It's a great piece of equipment for all these activities, and peace of mind.

[miguelmanning]

I sell very expensive GIS/Mapping GNSS/GPS units, and I studied/taught Geology and Geography. We used physical topo maps and a compass, and now digital maps. Listening to Issac talk about satellites and GPS is awesome!

[DFTrap]

I have been using the Inreach explorer +. It is one of my favorite communications devices. I have no complaints and the ability to communicate with other Garmin devices in the field makes it useful when no service is available. Security is an issues, costlyas well. Great information thanks for sharing.

[choiceblade]

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[vaas-one]

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And this is because of the grander vision.

[manuelescobedo]

This is a very good video, you never know when you’re going to have an Emergency, cellular phones can do so much.

[Hiker_who_Sews]

I'm a bit over 70, and remember late one afternoon watching Sputnik pass across the sky. My dad worked for the Air Force, and he knew things. From there to here, all in a lifetime.

[DuckingAround]

I got the Garmin inReach Mini 2 for my motorcycle trips. I quickly learned the SOS button can also be used to call for moto vehicle assistance such as tow trucks. It now goes everywhere with me

[RoamGaming]

as an ex-military satellite controller, i approve of this video. :)

[piotrnowak]

Thank you for sending me down another rabbit hole

[PhilTParker]

I have the Garmin InReach Explorer Plus and I love it. Do I use it? Only to test and probably less often than once a year. Why have it and pay $50 a month (more or less)? Simple. I don’t ever want to be away, out of touch and unable to get help, especially being a married man.

So it’s an insurance policy of sorts for me. I use the phone app primarily but have used the device just by itself. Its rugged, gets the job done, and gives me that sense of comfort. I also keep it in a small faraday bag in case of a solar flare event (like the Carrington one 100 years + ago) or the occasional nuclear attack. Again, love it, well made and gives me peace of mind.

[thedoorider]

I have had an inReach since the program inception with Delorm. And have used inReach on 3 sides of the planet with great results!

[averageusercommenter]

This was WONDERFUL exposure to a technology I'd never before REALISTICALLY considered until NOW. Thank YOU!