Does the IC-SAT100 work anywhere in the world?

It uses the Iridium satellite network, which provides coverage across the globe, including polar regions. Actual coverage depends on the talk-group coverage area selected for your service.

Can it talk to regular walkie-talkies or phones?

No. It communicates with other IC-SAT100 radios assigned to the same talk group. It does not interoperate with conventional two-way radios or phone networks.

Do I need a subscription to use it?

Yes. Satellite push-to-talk service is required, and the talk group and its coverage regions must be set up before use. The radio alone does not provide communication.

How is it different from a normal two-way radio?

A normal radio relies on local repeaters or direct line of sight. The IC-SAT100 reaches other units through satellites, so distance and terrain matter far less, but it only works within its configured talk group.

Is it a good backup when cell networks go down?

Yes. It does not depend on cellular or landline infrastructure, so it can keep working when those networks fail, provided the satellite service is active.

The package includes the IC-SAT100 radio itself. Check the listing for included accessories such as the battery, charger and antenna before buying.

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Icom IC-SAT100 Iridium Satellite PTT Two-Way Radio

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$1,189.00at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Icom IC-SAT100 Iridium Satellite PTT Two-Way Radio

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Our take on the Icom IC-SAT100 Iridium Satellite PTT Two-Way Radio

The Icom IC-SAT100 is a handheld two-way radio that talks over the Iridium satellite network instead of cell towers or landlines. Push-to-talk calls go to other IC-SAT100 units assigned to the same talk group, so it works in remote areas and when ground networks fail. It suits field crews, remote sites and emergency backup users who need coverage beyond what a conventional walkie-talkie reaches. Compared with terrestrial radios it trades cheap local range for global reach, and it only talks to other radios on the same satellite talk group.

Best forRemote field and industrial crewsDisaster and emergency backup communicationsOff-grid and expedition teamsOrganizations standardizing on Iridium PTT

Pros

Works outside cellular and landline coverage
Iridium network gives near-global reach
Independent of terrestrial infrastructure in disasters
Talk-group push-to-talk is simple to operate
Rugged handheld form built for field use

Cons

Only communicates with other IC-SAT100 units on the same talk group
Talk-group coverage must be pre-selected and set up in advance
Requires an Iridium PTT service subscription
Satellite airtime and hardware cost more than local radios
No direct calling outside the assigned talk group

Icom IC-SAT100 Iridium Satellite PTT Two-Way Radio prices at every store

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About the Icom IC-SAT100 Iridium Satellite PTT Two-Way Radio

The Icom IC-SAT100 is a push-to-talk (PTT) two-way radio that uses the Iridium satellite network. It provides coverage anywhere in the world, including remote, isolated areas with no mobile phone or landline infrastructure.

Because it is independent of other networks, it can serve as a stable backup if terrestrial network infrastructure is knocked out by human or natural disasters.

The radio uses satellite push-to-talk technology. It can communicate with any other IC-SAT100 radio assigned to the same talk-group. The coverage for a talk-group must be pre-selected, and coverage areas can be split into different coverage regions.

Network: Iridium satellite network
Type: Satellite push-to-talk (PTT) two-way radio
Coverage: Worldwide; coverage regions are pre-selected per talk-group and can be split
Communication: With other IC-SAT100 radios in the same talk-group

Questions and answers

Does the IC-SAT100 work anywhere in the world?: It uses the Iridium satellite network, which provides coverage across the globe, including polar regions. Actual coverage depends on the talk-group coverage area selected for your service.
Can it talk to regular walkie-talkies or phones?: No. It communicates with other IC-SAT100 radios assigned to the same talk group. It does not interoperate with conventional two-way radios or phone networks.
Do I need a subscription to use it?: Yes. Satellite push-to-talk service is required, and the talk group and its coverage regions must be set up before use. The radio alone does not provide communication.
How is it different from a normal two-way radio?: A normal radio relies on local repeaters or direct line of sight. The IC-SAT100 reaches other units through satellites, so distance and terrain matter far less, but it only works within its configured talk group.
Is it a good backup when cell networks go down?: Yes. It does not depend on cellular or landline infrastructure, so it can keep working when those networks fail, provided the satellite service is active.
What is in the box?: The package includes the IC-SAT100 radio itself. Check the listing for included accessories such as the battery, charger and antenna before buying.
Where is the Icom IC-SAT100 Iridium Satellite PTT Two-Way Radio cheapest?: At Walmart, for $1,189.00, as of our latest check.

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