Compare Satellite PTT Devices
Iridium network satellite push-to-talk (PTT) devices are rugged, easy-to-use radios for reliable one-to-many group communications anywhere around the globe. Compare the features of the dual-mode Iridium Extreme® PTT handset, the affordable, easy-to-use Icom IC-SAT100 satellite PTT radio, and the Icom IC-SAT100M satellite PTT radio for in-building and in-vehicle use. All three PTT radios are compatible with the Iridium PTT satellite network and Iridium PTT Command Center web application.
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| Features | Icom IC-SAT100 PTT | Icom IC-SAT100M PTT | Iridium Extreme PTT |
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| Network / Coverage | Iridium / Global | Iridium / Global | Iridium / Global |
| Description | Iridium PTT LMR-style handheld radio | Iridium PTT fixed-mount satellite radio (in-vehicle, in-building) | Dual-mode Iridium PTT and handheld satellite phone |
| Supported Iridium Services | Push-to-talk | Push-to-talk | Push-to-talk and telephony |
| Built-in Bluetooth® | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Integrated GPS shows received signal position on the display | Integrated GPS shows received signal position on the display | GPS-enabled location-based services |
| Audio Output Power / Internal Speaker | 1500 mW / front mount | 1500 mW / front mount | Small top mount |
| Talkgroup Selector | Top facing knob | Top facing knob | Front two-way navigation keys |
| Antenna | Field-replaceable, ruggedized | Vehicle and building mount | Retractable |
| Battery Life (Talk / Standby) | 7 h / 14.5 h | N/A | 5 h / 16.5 h |
| Emergency Button in PTT Mode | Yes, sends an emergency call to preprogrammed radios | Yes, sends an emergency call to preprogrammed radios | No (in phone mode only) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 (antenna with RF unit), IP55 (mic), IP54 (main unit) | IP65 |
| Military Standard Durability | MIL-STD 810G | MIL-STD 810G | MIL-STD 810F |
| Security/Encryption | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Messaging | Short PTT messaging | Short PTT messaging | Standard SMS (in phone mode only) |
| Over-the-air Talkgroup Setup | Yes, via PTT Command Center app (included) | Yes, via PTT Command Center app (included) | Yes, via PTT Command Center app (included) |
| Interoperability Solutions | Available | Available | Available |
| In-Vehicle Applications | Optional dock available (BC-247) | Fixed-mount solution | Optional docks available |
| In-Building Applications | Optional dock (BC-247) with passive or active antenna and coax cable (up to 328 ft (100 m)) | No dock required, antenna with ethernet cable (up to 328 ft (100 m)) | Optional dock with passive or active antenna and coax cable (up to 328 ft (100 m)) |
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