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Default Interesting New Device for Offshore Communications and Tracking

On Sun, 20 May 2012 19:10:36 +0700, Bruce
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I got a mate that uses a satellite phone for e-mail while at sea. Says
it costs a bunch if you got a bunch of friends that forward the latest
jokes.


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Yes, I have never used a satphone but I've heard people recommend
setting up a special EMAIL account just for important messages. We
use Airmail/Winlink on SSB radio when we're cruising in the boondocks.
It is configured to only accept EMAIL from an approved list of
senders.

 
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