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I own a DeLorme inReach - ~$300 device with a ~$15/month plan. Runs on the Iridium network, unlike Spot's proprietary network. Also, inReach devices are duplex,
by nateberkopec 10y ago
I own a DeLorme inReach - ~$300 device with a ~$15/month plan. Runs on the Iridium network, unlike Spot's proprietary network. Also, inReach devices are duplex, and can send text messages to friends, family, and SAR teams.
- DanielDent 10y agoWhat makes Iridium's network less proprietary than Spot's network?
- srdeveng 10y agoSPOT uses Globalstar. Argument against Globalstar is that it is not a true polar to polar real-time solution like Iridium. Iridium is the only constellation where you will always find a bird overhead anywhere on the globe (with a ground station relay) Realistically, Iridium has occasional (~5min) signal gaps likely due to the aging constellation (based on my own use cases developing with a roof mounted antenna)