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Re: [worldcruising] Communications in the Caribbean


Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Communications in the Caribbean
truelove39@XXX.XXX
Date: Fri May 24 2002 - 08:59:07 EDT


Hey Bryan:

capella@XXX.XXX writes:

>
> Is there any significant difference between Iridium and any other phone?

Assuming you mean sat phone, I don't think so, other than the new iridium
9505 is much smaller than the original

> Can you just pick it up and dial?

Yes.

 Time to connect?

Usually within a minute

 Any uncomfortable
>
> delays in conversation between two parties

No, but I am only talking from the Eastern Carib to the US East Coast,
(perhaps one satellite?) so I'd expect more delay when talking greater
distances.

  Any echoes, crosstalk, or spill > over from other channels?
>
> Haven't experienced any of that.

Best,

John

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