Michael Mathison
Teaming up to bring you the Icom IC-SAT100, Icom and Iridium bring you the best in truly global satellite push to talk communications. Together, they bring high-quality world reknowned hardware and services to your global satellite communications solution.
A recognized communications leader, Iridium works with its partners to offer key advantages for land mobile voice and data, including continuous global coverage with competitive universal rates. Uninterrupted connectivity is available now and will be for decades to come through Iridium’s next-generation satellite constellation. By giving its partners access to core technologies and toolkits that unlock the power of its network, Iridium enables its ecosystem to build more innovative land mobile products and services than any single company could achieve on its own. This in turn delivers the best you can find on the market for PTT handhelds.
Specifications
| IP Rating/Military Standard | IP-67/MIL-STD 810G |
| Messaging | Yes, Within Talkgroup |
| Dimensions | 57.8 mm × 135 mm × 32.8 mm, (2.3″ × 5.3″ × 1.3″) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 360g, (12.7 oz) with BP-300 and Antenna |
| Display (W x H Approx.) | 33 mm × 27 mm, (1.3″ × 1.1″) Viewing Area; 128 x 104 Pixels |
| Internal/External Speaker Output | 1500/1000 mW Typical (At 5% Distortion into an 8 Ω Load) |
| Talkgroups | 15 Groups (Max) |
| Operational Temperature Range | –30°C to +60°C, –22 °F to 140 °F |
| Battery Life (Approx.) | 14.5-Hours (TX : RX : Standby = 5 : 5 : 90) |
| Battery Life (Approx.) | Up to 7-Hours (Talk Time), 24-Hours (Standby Time) |
| IP Rating | IP67 Waterproof and Dust-tight |
| Antenna Connector | SMA (50 Ω) |
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating
Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to, and passed, the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.
| Standard | MIL 810 G | MIL 810 G |
| – | Method | Proc. |
| Low Pressure | 500.5 | I, II |
| High Temp | 501.5 | I, II |
| Low Temp | 502.5 | I, II |
| Temp. Shock | 503.5 | I-C |
| Solar Radiation | 505.5 | I |
| Rain Blowing/Drip | 506.5 | I, II |
| Humidity | 507.5 | II |
| Salt Fog | 509.5 | – |
| Dust Blowing | 510.5 | I |
| Immersion | 512.5 | I |
| Vibration | 514.6 | I |
| Shock | 516.6 | I, IV |
Satellite PTT
Icom’s IC-SAT100 radio uses Satellite PTT (Push-To-Talk), which is a two-way radio system using the Iridium Satellite Network. This network allows you to use the IC-SAT100 in remote, isolated areas without mobile phones or landline network infrastructure or if terrestrial network infrastructure is rendered unusable by human or natural disasters.
One-to-Many Communications
Unlike satellite phones, IC-SAT100 users can immediately start talking to all the radios in the same talkgroup with just a push of the transmit (PTT) button.
Real-Time Low-Latency Communication
Using 66 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Iridium Satellites, the IC-SAT100 provides low-latency communication and broader more reliable network coverage compared to Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) satellites.
IC-SAT100 Features
- Ready for harsh environments. Water, shock, dust proof with MIL-STD 810G & IP67 waterproof rating
- Operates 100% of the globe
- Built-in emergency key
- Secure communications with AES encryption
- Short Data Message function
- Voice recording function
- Talkgroup Scan
- Priority Interrupt Calling
- Vibration Alert
- Built-in Bluetooth and GPS Receiver
- Compatible with other Iridium PTT devices