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GlobalStar Satellite Communications
GSP-1600 Satellite Cell Phone &
Custom Made Extreme Docking Station

- built by Captain Steve Miller for a charter fleet that tests the extreme limits of everything they take to sea -
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Hi, I am Capt. Steve Miller from Block Island Fishing Charters. A couple of years ago I started looking for a satellite phone with a hands free/speakerphone/docking station that was mounted in a waterproof case. I couldn't find any, so I bought the components, and made my own!
"When you are spending two or three nights over 100nm offshore, it's nice to be able to phone home and check in."
I loved it from the get-go, and so has anyone who has used it offshore. I made a few for local charter captains and offshore fisherman, and they had the same experience. You will be loving life the first time you call home from the canyon after a day's fishing and you are setting up for the chunk bite. My family has a whole different attitude about me being a hundred miles out to sea for two or three days since I gained the ability to phone home and chat about how the weather is, for one low monthly payment that includes unlimited voice & data. When I got an opportunity to access Globalstar phones at a great price I took it. I can now offer the same value and opportunity to every offshore fisherman at a great price. The Extreme Docking Station Kits are in unused Pelican 1450 cases, have all manuals, batteries, home and car charger, external and built in antennas; everything you need for plug and play offshore communications. The "Extreme Docking Station" kits are not available commercially, ANYWHERE, each kit is custom made! I also offer the plain satellite cell phone with manuals and home chargers, in brand new Pelican 1200 cases. Globalstar has verified that each phone is ready to activate. Included with each purchase is the form necessary for activation, and contact information for Satellites Direct, where all of our phones are activated. They are super helpful. As of Jan 2012, Globalstar service is $39.99 a month, for UNLIMITED voice and data. They have improved their service dramatically; even in the last year they have launched many satellites, and the coverage is now 90%. To read more about data plans, coverage and satellite launches, click here.
 
Extreem Docking & Phone

Globalstar GSP 1600 Satellite Phone
Extreme Docking Station
$520.00


The Extreme Kit includes an unused mounted GSP-1600 phone in a unused Pelican 1450 case, all manuals, batteries, home and car charger, external and built in antennas; everything you need for plug and play offshore communications.

Phone & Pelican 1200

Globalstar GSP 1600 Satellite Phone
includes Pelican 1200 case
$260.00

Includes, unused GSP-1600 phone, manuals and home chargers, all in a brand new Pelican 1200 cases.

Qualcomm GSP-1600 Tri-mode Satellite & Cell Phone

The packages being offered include the GSP-1600 Handheld Satellite Phone. The GSP-1600 provides easy access to satellite voice and data services, including Internet and e-mail access, voicemail, incoming SMS, and position location. The Globalstar Handheld Phone is designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of customers who already depend on wireless communications, but find themselves in areas where cellular or radio coverage is either unavailable or inaccessible.

Advantages:
  • Voice and Data Capabilities
  • Crystal-Clear Voice Quality: Superior CDMA digital satellite quality
  • Real World Data Speeds: 9.6 KBps
  • Automatic System Select: Just turn up the satellite antenna, and your Globalstar phone will automatically seek out the Globalstar network
  • Intuitive Display: Four-line, 48-character display shows battery level, voicemail status, short messages received and satellite signal quality
  • Long Life Battery: 3.75 hours talk time, 19 hours standby time
  • Built for extremes: Handset is operational from -20 to +55 degrees Celcius

Size

  • Dimensions: 177mm x 55mm x 48 mm
  • Weight: 384g.
  • Operating Temperature Range: -20 to +55ºC (-4 to +131ºF)
  • Storage Temperature Range: -30 to +60ºC (-22 to +140ºF )
Talk Time/Standby Time
  • In Globalstar satellite mode, the phone will sustain normal operation for 3.75 hours of talk time, 19 hours of standby time.
  • In CDMA (IS-95) mode, the phone will sustain normal operation for 4.7 hours of talk time or 75 hours of standby time.
  • In AMPS (IS-41) mode, the phone will sustain normal operation for 2.8 hours of talk time or 15 hours of standby time.
Features
  • Battery Meter
  • Signal Strength Indicator
  • Voice Mail Notification
  • 99 Memory location with call restriction
  • Call History Log
Usage Control Features
  • User-configurable call timers and available “minute alert” to manage costs
  • Keypad lock and security lock code for additional security
GSP 1600 Includes
  • GSP-1600 Handset
  • Lithium Ion Battery
  • North American Wall Charger
  • User Manual

    These phones, though unused, are not "brand new". The were surplus phones, tested, battery charged, then put away; they have never been activated or used in any other way. When you see them, you will see that they look brand new.  We could describe them as in new condition, or unused.

    The plain GSP-1600 Satellite cell phone is packed in a brand new Pelican 1200 case, and the extreme kits are in unused second hand cases.  For all practical purposes there is no difference, except the unused cases don't come with a warranty card. We think the language is important; it's crucial in our business to let people know up front exactly what it is they are getting. Our reputation on the waterfront is the best advertising money can never buy. It is important that our anglers know up front where we are getting our gear.

  • Equally important, we assure you that when building the cases and before any phone goes out the door, we re-test each phone and re-charge each battery to ensure 100% operation. We will refund full purchase price within seven days of purchase for any reason there after we will fix or replace the phone for up to six months after purchase.

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-Laptop not included-
Capt. Steve Miller, Block Island Charters

Globalstar GSP 1600 Satellite Cell Phone
Extreme Docking Station

Reel Draggin' Tackle® anglers demand quality, strength and effective tackle and electronics that will win the toughest battles at sea. Our customers fish some of the most challenging environments in the world in pursuit of Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo and other giants of the deep. These are the same fisherman who helped design and test all of our saltwater tackle in the North East USA, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Australia. Capt. Steve Miller, Block Island Charters is one of those anglers. His depth of experience and time on the water has ensured the GSP-1600 in this custom Extreme Docking Station will meet these deep offshore challenges.  Quality saltwater and freshwater fishing gear designed to bring your trophy to the boat, that is what Reel Draggin’ Tackle®, LLC is all about.