Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone (Standard Package)

by Iridium

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• ASIN: B000S2AVBS
• Item model number: 9505A
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,895 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 7, 2008

Product Description

For phone service when you're out of range of landline or cellular systems, the Iridium 9505A USA made handheld phone is the ideal solution. Providing worldwide coverage, the service is ideally suited for industrial applications such as heavy construction, defense/military, emergency services, maritime, mining, forestry, oil/gas and aviation. Compact, light and water-resistant, the Iridium handheld is ideal for everyone from business professionals to industrial workers and outdoorsmen. Includes: ? AC Charger ? International plug kit ? High Capacity Battery ? Antenna Adapter ? Portable Magnetic Antenna ? DC Auto Adapter ? Leather Holster ? Lanyard Wrist Strap ? Earpiece ? Customized Quick Reference Guide ? User Manual ? 1 Year Warranty

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What all satphones strive to be., April 6, 2010

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Nukedude "Travelling Techie" (Everett, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iridium 9505A Satellite Phone (Standard Package) (Electronics)

This is the satphone that made them popular. The Motorola 9505A satphone has been out for a while, but is still a very capable unit. Recently replaced by the 9555A model. This unit I rated higher than the Globalstar GSP-1600 due to being more ruggedly built and the Iridium satellite network is more developed. I have used one of these for the past 7 years on several continents. Like most, it can also be used on a cellular network if provisioned for it. Rubber armor covers the exterior, and it is hard to break these things. I have only seen one out of about 75-80 units I have personally used be defective or damaged. (Globalstar GSP-1600's on the other hand tend to get smashed or cracked cases.) Hardware and accessories are more expensive, but you get your money's worth with this unit. Night vision compatible screen, external antenna options and ability to use a computer in data mode makes this the unit to have. To get e-mail or external antennas, you will need to buy the accessories. Iridium has been used by the government and is very reliable. I have never had a failed call or dropped call on this network. The only option I have never liked is the leather sleeve style holster these come with. Get a molle nylon holster for this and use it like a large cell phone. Great unit to have if you venture away from civilization or respond to emergencies. This unit will make 911 calls without service being activated. (Just be sure to actually use it for an emergency in that case.)