Short Answer is: No, you can’t really use Starlink on a boat, yet! But let’s talk about what it will take to get there and when you might expect it to be available. Full disclosure: Sea-Tech Systems is a satellite services provider, we also have Starlink...
Several of our Sea-Tech SSB, WiFi, cellular, and satellite communications kits come with pre-made antenna cables, with lengths sometimes selectable during ordering. However, Sea-Tech knows that estimating cable lengths is difficult in a boat and most often our...
(note: the alternatives to viasat section of this article was updated for 2023 on 01 Oct 2023) If you are a subscriber of Sailing SV Delos YouTube channel you may have seen their recent episode showing their new high-speed satellite Internet installation. In the...
If you are traveling and relying on cellular and/or satellite based Internet for your communications needs, there are a several easy things you can do to reduce how much data your devices use on a day-to-day basis. If you implement the following changes, you can...
Looking for a quick and easy way to send a message to your family member or friend’s satellite phone using your computer? Sending an SMS message is easy and free! Just follow the links below for the specific satellite network you are sending to and fill out...
Globalstar/SPOTX has released a new firmware update for their SPOTX two-way messenger. It’s not required but definitely recommended to upgrade when you have the time. This October 15th, 2018 update contains the following: Improvements New Main Menu Layout Added...
As of August 1st, 2018 Facebook implemented new changes to their API to limit ability for 3rd party applications to post to Facebook walls and pages. As a result, posting to your wall or page from Globalstar SPOT and SPOTX, Garmin InReach, Iridium Go!, and Xgate Mail...
Our banks, our social media, and even our blogs are increasingly requiring a special code – called two-factor authorization – to log in. Usually, they’ll send this code via a text to our cell phone. But what happens when a cruiser doesn’t...
Richard Anderson is speaking at the 2018 Pacific Sail and Power Boat show in Richmond, CA. Come to the Craneway Seminar Pavilion at 3:30pm on Saturday April 21st, 2017. Attendees will participate in a discussion of the “patchwork quilt” concept of using different...
Richard Anderson is speaking at the 2018 World Cruising Club training series in Annapolis, MD, March 24-25th, 2018. Richard will focus on the communications options available (including new products) for cruising boats and the way that cruisers actually use...
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Sea-Tech Systems staff will be out of office from Friday July 26th through Monday August 5th. Some orders placed during this time will not ship until Tuesday August 6th at the earliest. If you need something urgently, feel free to email ([email protected]) to ask about delivery options to meet your deadline. Many products can ship and deliver while we are out of the office.
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