And so it goes...

Everywhere you go even at the Top of the world, Iridium everywhere. Although the wireless environment we live in grows: it still depends on tower, electricty and on a lot of manpower. Not Iridium: two centers on the eartyh, 66 satellites around the earth, and Voila.

9505

Motorola 9505 Satellite Phone

Motorola's new Satellite Series 9505 Portable phone is a rugged, weather resistant phone that is smaller and lighter than previous generations of Motorola's Satellite Series Phones. This next generation handset is capable of supporting satellite service.
   Additional features included in the Satellite Series 9505 Portable phone include an IrDA port intended for synchronizing phone book information as well as a standard headset jack for hands-free operation, with the optional headset.

Availability: The Satellite Series 9505, has full FCC License.
Accessories: Battery (Lithium-Ion): Std, High Capacity, Solar Panel, Car charger, Home charger (many plugs), Holster, Fixed Mast Antenna, Portable magnetic antenna, Headset, Docking station, Data Kit.
Dimensions: 158L x 62W x 59D mm Volume: under 375cc/23 ci
Weight: 13.2 oz, Battery Life: Continuous Talk time 3 hours High Capacity battery (HC)*or
Standby time***: Up to 38 hrs (HC)
Fast charging time: Standard battery: up to 2.5 hrs

*, **, *** depends on temperature, on signal strength
The satellite phone needs to see the sky (i.e. the satellites)

Data Rate**: 2400 baud and 10Kbaud for Internet access/email
Frequency: 1616-1626.5 MHz, L-band. Link margin: 15.5 dB
Operating temperature: -30/+60 degrees Celsius using external power
-20/+60 degrees Celsius using Lithium Ion battery