RV TRAVEL
WHAT ELSE CAN IT DO ?
In addition to satellite phone calls , the Iridium GO ! app allows you to send and receive text messages using your smart device ’ s keyboard . All your phone contacts are automatically available through the app . The app also allows friends and family to track your location as you travel .
Iridium GO ! can send and receive emails and access weather reports ; however this is via a separate app . Don ’ t stress , both of these apps are free to download for both Android and iOS devices . The Iridium GO ! can also do SOS alerting .
WHAT DO YOU GET IN THE BOX ?
The Iridium GO ! comes with :
• Iridium GO ! battery ;
• Iridium GO ! standard USB cable ;
• Iridium GO ! AC wall charger ;
• Iridium GO ! DC car charger ;
• Iridium GO ! protective cover ;
• Legal information booklet ; and
• GEOS emergency services brochure .
The basic Iridium GO ! kit comes with 12 volt and 240 volt charging options as well as the protective cover .
If you rent an Iridium GO ! from the SatPhone Shop , you will get a heavy-duty carry case that looks like it would survive being dropped from a cliff while still protecting its contents .
CAN IRIDIUM GO ! HANDLE DATA ?
Strictly speaking , the answer is ‘ yes ’, but it ’ s limited to just 2.4kbs , which rules out surfing the internet , let alone streaming media .
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Straight away you can tell that Iridium GO ! is made to survive the Australian outback . Even outside of the carry case , it can take quite a beating , being rated to IP65 for dust and water resistance and military-grade ( MIL-STD 810F ) durability . The unit itself feels like it is extremely well built , being almost entirely covered in hard rubber . All the connections and operation buttons are protected by more rubber covers .
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