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    Satellite Phones

    Has anyone looked into satellite phones recently that could make a recommendation? I recall there being some companies that had pay as you go type plans a while ago. I will be using it while in the bush hunting this fall to check in with the family and say hi to the kids from time to time.

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    Re: Satellite Phones

    I saw Cabelas canada had global star ones for $500, I am not sure if global star is a good one or not. Way cheaper than other ones I have seen.

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    Re: Satellite Phones

    freeway communications in abbotsford..

    even the pay as you go, isn't all that cheap. i rent mine to a few buddies to cover some cost.

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    Re: Satellite Phones

    I have had a sat phone for a decade or so and they are not much better than they were a few years ago although they keep saying the coverage will be 100 % , but still not the case. I have had plans for years and finally went to pay as you go $1.50 a min and you just pay that no other monthly fee, so even if you talked 100 min during a trip still cheaper than a small plan all year. You do sometimes have to sit and wait for the satellites to pass overhead to make a connection. The longest I have been able to connect for was 8.5 min which was fine for most check in calls, but again you might have to wait for a good connection. I will always keep mine as you never know just when you need to make that call. I use mine for safety in my business in case a problem ever occurs
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    Re: Satellite Phones

    how much to rent? and how long dose the battery last?

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    Re: Satellite Phones

    The Iridium have the best coverage here in BC but they are a lot more expensive than the Globalstar phones at least until they get more satellites up.I am looking to get one as well i will be solo this year.
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    Re: Satellite Phones

    The batteries in my phone actually stay charged for months and never had to recharge it when on a trip, and that is using for about 30 min at the most, but shut off it holds a charge for ever
    "People who know the least always argue the most."

    "You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right, you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."

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    Re: Satellite Phones

    where i work there looking into stat phones as are next job is no cell service, the cost was said to us $500 to buy and $40 a month unlimited use, going to check into it more on tuesday chepper then cell phone,, will let you know more when i find out more,,

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    Re: Satellite Phones

    I have the irridium 9500. Its an older model but works great. You may find a great deal on the 9505 model. Its smaller and compact. I get the northern lights card from canada satelite every year. 6 Months usage with 200 free minutes and no activation fee. Also allows you to recharge card in 6 months. Not a big fan of globstar.

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    Re: Satellite Phones

    If you plan on going north you'll need the iridium, the global star might work in southern/central bc but good luck getting it to work along the yukon border. Absolute garbage, you're better off with smoke signals.
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