SkyWave launches new D+ terminals for ship tracking
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SkyWave Mobile Communications of Ottowa, Canada, has launched two new satellite terminals for Inmarsat's D+ tracking system, DMR200D and DMR200L.

The products also have better remote monitoring functions, so they can be reconfigured remotely. The terminals have an integrated antenna. 

The systems are used by Pole Star Space Applications, which operates the Purplefinder system, possibly the leading ship security alert system (SSAS) technology, with customers including Barber, BP, Brostrum, Cunard, Hanseatic, Oldendorff, P&O Nedlloyd, Univan, and V. Ships. 

The DMR200D has four input / output ports, so it can be connected to monitoring devices on the ship - there is no need for a separate microprocessor or input / output controller.

The DMR200L has a special low elevation antenna, so it can work better at very far North or South (eg Arctic Circle) when the Inmarsat signal is not so strong.

The low elevation antenna also makes it specially suitable for use on ships, because the rocking of the ship can change the angle between the antenna and the satellite.

Detailed specifications of the new terminals are available online: DMR-200 D: http://www.skywave.com/_downloads/DMR200D_DataSheet.pdf DMR-200 L: http://www.skywave.com/_downloads/DMR200L_DataSheet.pdf 


Geolink launches Iridium communications packages
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Satellite communications company Geolink has launched a number of Iridium communications packages specially designed for the maritime industry, working together with Iridium equipment manufacturer Beam Communications.

The Beam SeaCALL package includes a satellite modem, handset, antenna, power plug pack, cables and external ringer.

The Beam FixedPOTS package enables an Iridium satellite terminal to be connected into a standard telephone exchange, either onboard ship or onshore (to enable phone calls to be made to ships over Iridium bypassing the local public landline network to reduce costs).

The Beam SeaCAPTAIN package includes an Iridium handset for the captain with a standard telephone handset for crews, with an emulator for normal dial, busy and ring tones so using it is similar to using a normal phone.

The Beam SeaTRACK package includes a ship security alert system over iridium, with a satellite modem and tracking system, also providing voice and data communications services for shipboard use and an optional computer network socket for ship shore data transfer.