Alaska Iridium satellite phone accessories

Accessories for Your Iridium Phone

Outfitter Satellite carries a wide array of accessories for Iridium and other satellite phone systems. Some of the most popular are shown below. Equipment shown here can usually be delivered within a few days to any US destination.

Docking Stations for the Iridium 9505/9505A

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If you need the flexibility to take your handheld Iridium 9505A or 9505 phone on or off your vehicle or boat, we recommend a docking station. The docking station has an RJ-11 port so that you can plug in conventional analog phones and cordless phones. Sophisticated sound filtering removes most of the whine and distortion that sometimes occurs on the Iridium network. The docking station even allows DTMF reception ability (a requirement when used in concert with an onboard PBX). A ringer indicates inbound calls. Other features include status indicators and a 9-pin RS-232 data port. Your 9505A battery even charges while docked! The dock station includes an adapter for 12 VDC vehicle power and an adapter for 115-240 VAC 50/60 Hz wall power.

Other types of docking stations (not shown) are also available for use in your car or small aircraft. A portable docking station in a soft carry case includes a privacy handset and a hands-free microphone/speaker system. The docking stations are data-ready: all you need is a serial cable. Please call for more information.

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Fixed-Site and Marine Iridium Systems by BEAM

Fixed Site Iridium RST100 by BEAM The RST100 Remote Satellite Terminal by BEAM is great for your remote cabin or lodge. It is no longer necessary to go outside in bad or cold weather conditions to make or receive calls on your Iridium phone. The RST100 can be connected to your standard phone equipment. An optional fax adapter is available for use with standard fax machine equipment, too. The RST100 provides voice, data, and messaging services through the Iridium network. A standard RJ-11 phone (shown for scale but not included) can be used with the RST100 system. Data at 2400 bps is supported using an RS-232 serial port. An LED display indicates the status of power, satellite signal strength, ongoing call status, and whether voicemail is waiting. The BEAM RST100 includes an AC power supply. A similar DC-powered unit, the BEAM RST110, is available for marine applications.

Options include: External Ringer/Alarm, Intelligent Handset, 20-meter cable set.

Dimensions: 8.8" x 10.6" x 1.2" (22.5 x 27.1 x 4.5 cm)
Rack mount console weight: 4.9 lbs (2.25 kg)
Operating Temperature: 5°F (-15°C) to 131°F (55°C)
Storage Temperature: -22°F (-30°C) to 158°F (70°C)
Humidity: 93% NonCondensing
Power: 11-32 VDC. At 12 VDC, the unit (without intelligent handset option) draws 0.35 Amps in standby, 0.51 Amps whlle transmitting. An 110/240 AC power supply is supplied with the RST100.

various external Iridium antennas External Iridium Antennas

Outfitter Satellite stocks a variety of external antennas and cable sets for use with Iridium phones in marine/boat applications, fixed-site/cabin/business applications, and vehicular applications. Except for the vehicular antennas (which include a cable), all the passive antennas shown require a seperate cable. Outfitter Satellite carries 10-meter, 20-meter, and 25-meter cables, that is about 32 ft to about 82 feet. We recommend that you use the shortest cable feasible for your application. If a longer throw cable is required, we recommend a powered "active" antenna though these are more expensive.

(A) Pole-Mount Fixed Mast Antenna (threaded pole mount) - This is our most popular mast antenna for permanent in-building or marine applications. They can be used with 10 to 25-m TNC-to-TNC cables. The recommended 25-meter cable is LMR 240 to assure good signal. We almost always have these in stock.
(B) Ruggedized Fixed Mast Antenna (U-Bolt or Angle Bracket Mount) - This is an extremely rugged passive antenna for marine applications (10 to 25 m cables available). It is a custom order that typically takes 7-14 days.
( C) NOT SHOWN Portable Auxilliary Antenna - This is a small magnetic mount patch antenna with a built-in 1.5 meter cable for temporary car applications. It is an accessory included with the standard Iridium 9505A kit.
(D) Mobile Magnetic Mount Antenna - This is a magnetic-mount patch antenna (5-meter antenna cable) for vehicle applications. We usually have them in stock.
(E) Mobile Permanent Mount Antenna - This is a permanent-mount patch antenna (5-meter antenna cable) for vehicle installations. We usually have them in stock.
(F) Powered Active Antenna - Used with up to 40 meters of RG213U coax cable for marine or land applications where an extremely robust antenna and long cable runs are required. Model AD510-10 is shown below right with side wall mount. It can also be pole mounted. Specifications and model number subject to change. This is a custom order and delivery is usually 7 to 30 days.

Iridium Data Kit

Iridium Data Adapter Iridium provides 2400 bps data. This is adequate for basic text-based email and web applications. The standard data kit includes a 9-pin female D-style serial port attachment and a serial cable to connect the Iridium 9505A to the serial port of your computer. If your computer does not have a serial port, Outfitter Satellite recommends a PCMCIA card adapter (available from Outfitter Satellite). USB-to-serial adapters will also work, though there are some types of computers and operating systems that do not function correctly with this configuration.

The effective internet speed can be significantly improved using compression software, such as SkyFile. SkyFile is free and provides an email account, web-based email reception access via terrestrial internet, and the ability to send faxes through your computer to any fax number. Call Outfitter Satellite for more information on SkyFile and other email compression software.

Iridium Li-Ion Internal Battery Spare Batteries for Iridium 9505A and older 9505/9500 Phones

Outfitter Satellite stocks all standard accessories including replacement "stick" antennas, batteries, holsters, hands-free earbuds, etc. We also sell batteries, data kits, AC chargers, and DC chargers for the older Iridium 9500 and 9505 series phones.

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Protect Your Equipment with a Pelican Case

Outfitter Satellite has a huge stock of Pelican cases of many different sizes. Whether you need to protect your satellite phone, your camcorder or computer, or just your lunch -- Pelican is the rugged watertight case you need. Great for marine applications. Even better for protecting equipment from baggage handlers. Outfitter Satellite is an authorized dealer of Pelican cases

Portable Solar Power Solutions Belly bag carries 4.4 Watt Hardshell Solar Port, internal battery, and one handheld satellite phone

Outfitter offers three sizes of portable rugged solar panels. The smallest is a Solar Port panel built into a belly pack with a built-in rechargable battery. Charge the internal battery by day and you can recharge most small electronics with DC charger accessories anytime day or night! The belly pack is large enough to carry any of our handheld sat-phones, too. If you need more power, our 25-Watt Tri-Fold is a great choice. The largest panel is a 48-Watt 12-fold panel that is extremely compact but a bit expensive.

4.4-Watt Bi-fold Solar Port Panel $175 (shown right)
with Belly Pack and internal battery
ideal for small electronics, handheld sat-phones like Iridium,...

6.0-Watt Multi-Fold STACKABLE Solar Panel $175
7 oz. ; 5" x 9" x 0.5" (when folded up)
up to THREE 6-Watt panels can be "stacked" to provide up to 18 Watts

12.0-Watt Multi-Fold STACKABLE Solar Panel $240

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13 oz. ; 5" x 9" x 0.75" (when folded up)
up to THREE 12-Watt panels can be "stacked" to provide up to 36 Watts

26.0-Watt Multi-Fold STACKABLE Solar Panel $480
1.7 lb ; 8.5" x 11" x 1" (when folded up)
up to THREE 26-Watt panels can be "stacked" to provide up to 72 Watts

48.0-Watt 48-Watt Solar Panel (please call)
47 oz. ; 14.5" x 8.5" x 1.4" (when folded up).
custom ultralight high-output panel, specifications subject to change

90 Watt-hour PowerBase Battery Pack $175
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^* Direct Internet service achieves a nominal 10,000 bps speed using compression software. Most Windows operating systems are supported, however implementation is sometimes subject to interference by your computer's hardware configuration. Actual performance varies depending on the compressability of the data being transmitted.