Starlink

[darkside 65]

Why not? Maybe because most are 230v feed? They don't have to be.

We had a really good SSB setup, a mini M and had an Iridium go for a while but I'd back starlink any day to talk to someone who matters. 

In a medical event or similar starlink is ahead by miles.

[Jon 407]

If that’s the case yes I have an Irridium go, but I’d do a video call to doctor if i had a medical emergency 

Mini is 12v

thIs will be the issue with dealing with a government department, the rules will be the rules. Administered by people that have never sailed offshore in a small vessel

YNZ have had a shocker here

[Black Panther 1,745]

2 hours ago, CarpeDiem said:

A friend of mine who just started the IVC process has been advised by MaritimeNZ that Starlink doesn't meet the offshore communication requirements. 

He has been advised it has to be Iridium or HF radio. 

Interesting,  I have done multiple trips to and from NZ with only a satphone. I have just done 1700 miles with starlink and I'm sold. In fact I tossed the ssb last week.

[marinheiro 363]

2 hours ago, CarpeDiem said:

A friend of mine who just started the IVC process has been advised by MaritimeNZ that Starlink doesn't meet the offshore communication requirements. 

He has been advised it has to be Iridium or HF radio. 

Alternatively to SSB can be any of the Iridium services (phone/Go/Exec) or Satellite Messengers (Spot, InReach etc).

Correct that Starlink is not accepted.

[Bad Kitty 307]

19 hours ago, Black Panther said:

Interesting,  I have done multiple trips to and from NZ with only a satphone. I have just done 1700 miles with starlink and I'm sold. In fact I tossed the ssb last week.

Yep, pulled ours out while in Fiji, Island Time has it collecting dust in his garage until he finds a user for it.