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When you said "high", I didn't expect it to be just $499. Just look how much a regular old sat or land microwave antenna cost, it's not that much less. It's no
by himinlomax 6y ago
When you said "high", I didn't expect it to be just $499.
Just look how much a regular old sat or land microwave antenna cost, it's not that much less. It's not even that much more than a 4G router.
Also compare to the cost of trench work or pylons required for wiring a remote rural location — it's a bargain.
- Gwypaas 6y agoIt's really nothing! Compare to a Iridium Go! which is what many cruisers nowadays use to download weather forecasts off-shore. Around $700 for the base unit and then even more if you want an outside antenna. This is even omnidirectional. [0] Taking the step up to directional gyro stabilized antennas and the prices just balloon to almost insane numbers even today.[1] Then go on and add a data package.... [0]: https://www.amazon.com/Iridium-GO-Satellite-Terminal-included/dp/B01C2FW7RE https://www.amazon.com/Iridium-GO-Satellite-Terminal-include... [1]: https://www.satphonestore.com/tech-browsing/satellite-internet-marine.html https://www.satphonestore.com/tech-browsing/satellite-intern...