Following last year''s successful relaunch of the lridium system, a new, fixed satellite telephone has been introduced specifically for the marine market. The IMF 100 consists of a small external antenna, an electronics unit that can be hidden away below deck, and a compact handset with illuminated keypad for night use. Just like the portable 9505, the phone is extremely easy to use and will work whatever the sea conditions - anywhere in the world.
In addition to allowing voice communications, lridium also enables users to send data. The standard data rate is 2.4 kbps, however, an increased data rate of 9.6 kbps is available by using the direct Internet service.
Alternatively, for those who appreciate the flexibility of a portable option, there is now a docking station available with external for the lridium 9505. For those who simply wish to use the 9505 below deck, the external antenna may also be purchased individually.Iridium is a low-Earth-orbiting satellite system, made up of 66 satellites cross-linked in space just 485 miles above the Earth (as opposed to the geo-stationary lnmarsat system that orbits at 22,223 miles).
