TREK COMMS
SATELLITE PHONES (SATPHONES)
Larapinta Trail Trek Support (LTTS) provides satellite phone rental options for your trek. We also provide basic and technical advice, guidance and training for satellite phone use and application on the Larapinta Trail and offtrack for resupply, tracking, emergency management and safety.
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SATPHONES are offered to LTTS Customers Only.
Iridium Extreme (9575)
FEATURES
Compact physical footprint for streamlined portability
Intuitive user interface for out-of-the-box ease of use
Jet-water, shock and dust resistance for unparalleled durability
Enhanced SMS and email messaging capability
Integrated speakerphone
Headset and hands-free capability
Internally stowed antenna
Mini-USB data port
Accessories to create instant Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere
Reliable two-way global coverage
ENHANCED FEATURES
Toughest military-grade handset ever built
Highest ingress protection (IP) rating in the industry (IP65)
GPS-enabled location-based services
Programmable, GPS-enabled, one-touch SOS button
Smallest Iridium phone ever
Diamond treaded, tapered grip for in-hand ergonomics
Rugged, high-gain antenna
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
140 mm (L) x 60 mm (W) x 27 mm (D)
Weight: 247g
DURATION
Standby time: Up to 30 hours
Talk time: Up to 4 hours
DISPLAY
200-character, daylight-readable display
Integrated backlight for night-time viewing
Illuminated weather resistant keypad
CALLING FEATURES
Quick-connect to Iridium voice mail
Two-way SMS and short email
21 supported menu languages
Pre-programmable International
Access Code (00 or +)
Mailbox for voice, numeric and text messages
Selectable ring and alert tones (8 choices)
DURABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
Military-grade ruggedness(MIL-STD 810F)
Ingress Protection (IP65)
Operating Temperature Range: -10 °C to +55 °C
MEMORY
100-entry internal phonebook, with capacity for multiple phone numbers,
email addresses and notes
Call history retains received, missed and dialled calls
Usage Control Features
User-configurable call timers to manage costs
SECURITY
Keypad lock and PIN lock for additional security
IMAGES
Iridium Extreme combines market-leading toughness with an unmatched feature set including location awareness and a fully integrated SOS button with emergency response service — all in one compact handset
Military-grade (MIL-STD 810F) durability, Dust proof, shock resistant and diamond treaded tapered grip for superior in-hand ergonomics
The Iridium Extreme is a small and compact satellite phone
PRODUCT DOWNLOADS
Hire Rates
$27 Per Day
$25 p/d - 7-10 Days
$22 p/d - 11-15 Days
$20 p/d - 15-20 days
Security Deposit: $250
If you choose a Trek Package rate, your trek booking needs to be the same package.
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Each package rate is for the duration of your trek.
* Subject to Availability
What Is Included In Your Hire
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1x Iridium Extreme (9575) Satellite Phone
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1x AC Charger
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1x Leather Case
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1x Auxiliary Antenna Adapter
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1x External Auxilary Antenna with 150cm Cable
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1x USB Data Cable
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1x Quick-Start Guide
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1x User Guide
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1x 9575 Spare Standard Li-ion Battery
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1x Pelican Case (Lightweight)
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Call/SMS Usage Fees/Rates
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Call connection charge: $0.50c
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Calls made to a fixed or mobile service within Australia, or made to another Telstra Mobile Satellite service located within, or outside Australia (per 30 seconds): $1.50c
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Calls made to a fixed or mobile service located outside Australia (per 30 seconds): $1.75c
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Calls made to a fixed or mobile service within Australia, or made to another Telstra Mobile Satellite service located within, or outside Australia (per 30 seconds): $1.175c
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Incoming calls diverted directly to, or retrieved from, a Telstra MessageBank® or Telstra Memo® service within Australia (per 30 seconds): $1.20
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SMS - 160 character per message: $1.10c
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Calls to another satellite service outside of Iridium will be charged at $20 per minute
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All incoming calls and SMS received by the satellite phone user are free
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Dial up data charges: Charged at the same rate as a voice call, (Connection charge and per 30 seconds or part thereof).
We connect our Satellite Phone Services with Telstra Mobile Satellite
USEFUL INFO & LINKS
Larapinta Trail Website Communications Page
Larapinta Trail Website Emergency Planning Page
Larapinta Trail Website Health and Safety Page
Larapinta Trail Website Risks Page