“I am looking for a device where I will be able to communicate with my wife when I am on a hunting trip in Idaho. Will this allow texting or is there a satellite phone where we will be able to have voice conversations?”
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These handheld satellite communicators are designed for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to roam farther and experience more — without compromising their loved ones‘ peace of mind. From backcountry experiences to international adventures, inReach provides communication, location sharing, navigation and critical SOS functions for anyone who loves getting away from it all, on land, water or in the skies. Using the worldwide coverage of the Iridium satellite network, these go-anywhere portable devices let you exchange text messages with any cell phone number or email address — while using GPS to track and share your journey’s progress. You can also post to social media or even communicate inReach-to-inReach in the field. In case of an at-risk situation, you can also use inReach to trigger an SOS to the 24/7 monitoring center, text back and forth about the nature of your emergency, and receive confirmation when help is on the way. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Garmin inReach Explorer+ allows 2-way texting via satellite (40 per month with the standard plan), but not voice communication; for that you'll need a satellite phone.
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