Ecolog, Thanks to all who have responded to my request for information on satellite phones in Alaska. I have received 14 responses, and here is a summary:
- 12 users in Alaska, 1 in Montana, 1 in Iraq and Afghanistan - All users reported favorably on Iridium brand phones. Two users reported troubles with Global Star, and no favorable comments were reported for non-Iridium phones. The consensus is that Iridium works well and has the best technology, so don't risk your communication with another manufacture. - Respondents said that Iridium phones were mostly reliable, but that reception can be blocked by steep topography or dense forests, and that walking to an opening or slightly different location can help. Several people mentioned that in remote and potentially dangerous locations they would not consider leaving port or base with out an Iridium phone. David -- David L. Anderson, Ph.D. | Research Biologist The Peregrine Fund <http://www.peregrinefund.org/index.php> 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709 USA 208-362-8266 office *Conserving birds of prey worldwide*
