What is it?
Sky Connect Mobile is an Iridium voice and data terminal for use on land vehicles. A dedicated handset is used to make Iridium calls. Users of Sky Connect Mobile are protected from the elements, since only the external antenna is exposed. A computer may be attached to Sky Connect Mobile for email and Internal access. A cordless phone may be added for Iridium access when away from the vehicle.
Why do you need it?
Sky Connect Mobile allows personnel in a land vehicle to make telephone calls anywhere in the world. A rugged handset is used to receive or originate calls. There is no need to be outside in the weather in order to make an Iridium call. You can even make calls away from the vehicle using a cordless phone option that plugs into Sky Connect Mobile. Internet and switched data calls can be made using a laptop computer connected to Sky Connect Mobile. |
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Features
The following options are recommended:
Skyconnect Intelligent Handset (Part# IRID-HANDSET) Supports SMS and allows programming from the handset. It requires one of the following
Price: $225
Basic Hang-Up Cup (Part # IRID-HANGUPCUP ) The Basic Hang-Up Cup for the Handset.
Price : $40
External Sim Card Reader (Part# IRID-SIM-READ) This is an external Sim Card Reader (overrides the internal Sim Card) with Hang-Up Cup. The override Option can be disabled by tech.
Price: $298
High Gain Mast Mount Antenna: (Click here to see the image)
(Part # IRID-SKY-ANT): For Iridium SkyConnect. Waterproof. Incl: 30 cm thick wall pvc pipe with threaded ends.
Price: $199
Iridium SkyConnect External Ringer:
(Part # IRID-SKY-RING) Designed for high noise environments. Provides audible phone ring for SkyConnect. Connects to RJ-11, with adjustable volume control.
Price: $99
Iridium DB-9 Connector Extension Cable
(Part # IRID-SKY-DB9-CBL) Extends data port up to 1,000 meters
Price: $400
Iridium RJ-11/POTS Line Connector Extension Cable
(Part # IRID-SKY-RJ11-CBL) Extends RJ-11 phone line up to 1,000 meters
Price: $925
Mobile Magnetic Mount Antenna (Click here to see the image)
(Part # IRID-5350MA) Designed for vehicular use, includes a low profile magnetic mount antenna with 16 foot cable.
Price: $200
Specifications:
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Transceiver |
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Ports: |
1 RJ-11 for POTS phones, REN 5 |
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2 RJ-45 for handset and SIM card reader |
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1 DB-9 Data port |
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1 Power connection |
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1 TNC L Band antenna |
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Size: |
10.5” (26.5 cm) x 4.5” (11.5 cm) x 2.75” (6.8 cm) |
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Weight: |
3.5 lbs ( 1.6 kg) |
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Power Supply |
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Type: |
Internal 10-32 vdc power supply |
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Handset |
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Description: |
Full featured handset with hang-up cup |
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Coiled cord |
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Memory dialing |
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Signal strength indicator |
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Antenna |
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Type: |
Patch type with magnetic mount |
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Size: |
3.5” (9 cm) diameter, 0.75” (2 cm) thick |
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Connection: |
5 meter cable with male TNC connector |
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Weight: |
1 lb (.4 kg) |
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Antenna Cable |
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Description: |
Low Loss coaxial cable TNC male connector, 5 meters |
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External SIM Card Reader |
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Size: |
3.75” (10 cm) x 2.5” (6.4 cm) x 0.75” (2 cm) |
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Weight: |
0.2 lb (0.1 kg) |
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SIM Card Format: |
Uses large format SIM cards |
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