Activation delay
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24 to 48 hours (business days)
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N/A
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Not applicable
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Not applicable for this equipment
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Up to 24 business hours
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Activation requirement
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Electrical installation and wiring
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Installation by a qualified technician, MMSI programming
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Iridium active and charged SIM card required
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MMSI registration for DSC function
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N/A
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None
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Not applicable
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Obtaining an MMSI number and a radio operating license
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Power supply and antenna
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Requires Iridium SIM card
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Requires an Iridium SIM card
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Requires the additional purchase of a prepaid credit voucher
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Ship station licence and restricted radiotelephone operator permit
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Antenna type
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External
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External (MF/HF and GPS)
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External (for MF/HF), Internal (for GNSS)
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External (requires an antenna coupler)
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Foldable external antenna
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Long wire antenna
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Balance check method
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Free call to 2888
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Free call to short number (2888)
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N/A
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Not applicable
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Via phone menu / Iridium network commands
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Bi-directional communication
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Yes
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Compatible network
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GMDSS MF/HF network
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GMDSS MF/HF radio network
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GPS, GLONASS, SBAS, DSC
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HF marine radio network
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MF/HF (HF)
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MF/HF marine network
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MF/HF marine radio network
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MF/HF radio network
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Marine HF radio network
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Marine MF/HF radio network
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Compatible systems
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GMDSS systems, DSC Class A, NMEA 0183/2000
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GPS/GLONASS/SBAS navigation systems (for DSC functions)
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Iridium Satellite Phones and Voice Terminals
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Iridium satellite phones and voice terminals
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NMEA 0183
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NMEA 0183 navigation systems
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NMEA 0183, GPS, GLONASS, SBAS
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NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 (for GPS and DSC data)
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NMEA 0183/2000 navigation systems (via optional interface), GNSS
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NMEA-compatible navigation systems
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NMEA-compatible systems
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Satellite phones and Iridium voice terminals
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Coverage area
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GMDSS sea areas A3 and A4
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Global
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Global (A3/A4 Maritime Zones)
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Global (including poles)
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Global (pole to pole)
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Global (via medium and high frequencies, subject to ionospheric conditions)
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Not applicable
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Worldwide (depends on propagation conditions)
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Worldwide (subject to HF propagation conditions)
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Worldwide (subject to propagation conditions)
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Data service included
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N/A
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No
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No (deducted from voice credit)
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Not applicable
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Yes (integrated ASN/DSC, compatible with Pactor modems for email)
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Yes (low-speed data via Iridium network)
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Yes, email send/receive capability via HF
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Data transfer speed
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2.4 kbps
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250 kbps
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N/A kbps
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N/A (low for DSC/SITOR) kbps
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Not applicable kbps
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Dedicated phone number
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N/A
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No
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Not applicable
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Yes
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Yes (number linked to the Iridium SIM)
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Delivery format
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Electronics (e-voucher)
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Package
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Physical product
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Service Activation by Skysat
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Service activation by Skysat
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Geographic applicability
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GMDSS sea areas A3 and A4
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Global
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Global (maritime)
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N/A
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Not applicable
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Worldwide (A3/A4 maritime zones)
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Worldwide (subject to local licenses and regulations)
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GPS
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Integrated (GPS, GLONASS, SBAS)
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No
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No (external GPS connection via NMEA possible)
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Non-integrated, requires an external GNSS receiver
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Not integrated (NMEA connectivity for external GPS)
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Yes
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Yes (for DSC functions)
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Yes (integrated GNSS)
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Yes (integrated GPS)
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Yes (via external NMEA input)
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Intended use
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Charging and external antenna connection
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GMDSS distress and safety communication, routine MF/HF communication
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Long-range marine MF/HF radio communication, DSC distress calls
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Long-range marine communication (MF/HF), voice calls, DSC
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Long-range marine communication (MF/HF/SSB) and DSC distress calls
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Long-range marine communication, DSC distress calls
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Long-range marine communication, distress calls
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Long-range marine communication, offshore safety, send/receive emails
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Long-range marine radio communication
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Long-range maritime communication, DSC distress calls
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Maritime communications GMDSS (safety, distress, routine)
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Recharge and data transfer
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Satellite telephony, SMS and SOS in areas outside cellular coverage
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IP rating
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IP65
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IPX7
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IPX7 (control head), IPX4 (main unit)
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IPX7 (control panel only)
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IPX7 (front face)
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IPX7 (front panel)
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IPX7 (front panel, immersion 1m/30min)
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Water-resistant (front panel)
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Iridium frequency band
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L-Band (1616-1626.5) MHz
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N/A MHz
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Not applicable MHz
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Rechargeable
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No
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No (powered by the vessel's electrical system)
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No (powered from the vessel)
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Yes
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Yes, via USB
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Payment model
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Depending on SIM plan (prepaid or postpaid)
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N/A
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Not applicable
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One-time purchase
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One-time purchase (equipment)
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One-time purchase of equipment
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Prepaid
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Single purchase of equipment
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Satellite constellation type
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LEO (Low Earth Orbit)
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N/A
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Not applicable
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Not applicable (for main communication)
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Satellite network
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Iridium
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Iridium Certus 100
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N/A
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Not applicable
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Not applicable (for main communication)
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Shock and vibration resistance
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Compliant with Marine Equipment Directive (MED)
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High
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High (designed for marine environment)
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High (marine-grade compliant)
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Robust (die-cast aluminum chassis, surface-mounted components), designed for harsh marine environments
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Robust (die-cast aluminum chassis, surface-mounted components, designed for marine environment and shocks/vibrations at sea)
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Robust construction with die-cast aluminum chassis and surface-mounted components, designed for harsh marine environments.
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Shock and vibration resistance compliant with MIL-STD-810
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Yes
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SMS capability
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Bidirectional
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No
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No (DSC messages only)
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No (supports DSC messages)
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Short messages via DSC
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Yes
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Yes, via an external modem and an HF e-mail service
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SOS button
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Dedicated distress button
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No
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Yes
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Yes (via DSC)
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Yes, DSC distress button
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Yes, dedicated DSC distress button
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Integrated SOS button
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No
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No (DSC distress call feature available)
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No (integrated DSC function, no dedicated physical button)
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Yes
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Yes, DSC distress button
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Yes, programmable
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Standalone operation
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Standalone unit
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Yes
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Supported services
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Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
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HF voice communication
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Voice (SSB), Digital Selective Calling (DSC) for distress, urgency, safety and routine, and data transmission (including Radiotelex, with additional equipment)
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Voice, DSC
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Voice, DSC, data (via external modem)
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Voice, DSC, data (with external equipment)
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Voice, Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
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Voice, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), SITOR
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Voice, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Telex (RTTY/SITOR)
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Voice, SMS, Data (Internet)
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Voice, SMS, Low-speed Data
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Voice, SMS, Low-speed data
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Voice, data (email), distress calls (DSC)
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Voice capability
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Clear voice calls, SMS and voice messaging
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Yes
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Yes, via the Iridium GO! application
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Voicemail support
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N/A
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No
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Not applicable
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Yes
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Weight
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1.2 kg
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3.5 kg kg
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3.8 kg kg
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4.3 kg (main unit) kg
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4.5 kg kg
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8.5 kg (main unit) kg
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8.5 kg (transceiver only) kg
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Approximately 7 kg (main unit and control head) kg
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Not specified kg
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Wired input
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Antenna, NMEA 0183/2000 (for GPS/DSC data)
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DC power, HF antenna, NMEA 0183, microphone, external speaker, connection for automatic antenna tuner (ATU)
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DC power, antenna, NMEA 0183/2000
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DIN connectors, NMEA0183
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Micro-USB
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Mini-USB
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NMEA 0183, DC power, RF antenna, external speaker
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NMEA, DC power, antenna, external speaker, microphone
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NMEA, power supply, antenna connection, audio output for external speaker
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NMEA, power, antenna, external speaker, microphone
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Power, antenna, NMEA 0183/2000, external speaker, microphone
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Power, antenna, NMEA, external speaker, accessory ports
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USB and audio jack
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USB-C,RJ45
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Wireless connectivity
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GNSS
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HF radio frequencies
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HF radiofrequency
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N/A
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No
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None
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Radio frequency (MF/HF)
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