Kenwood
Kenwood USA is a leading developer and manufacturer of consumer electronics and communications equipment. Founded in the United States in 1961, Kenwood USA is the largest sales subsidiary of Kenwood Corporation of Japan and is recognized by consumers and industry professionals for providing products known for quality, performance, and value.
Kenwood USA has a reputation for bringing important new products to the consumer electronics market. The company built the first audio/video amplifier for home theater back in 1981. Kenwood also created the first anti-theft car cassette deck that could be slid out of the dash; the first with an automatic broadcast sensor system and automatic noise reduction; the first with 24 presets; and the first polypropylene speaker cones. Over the years, Kenwood engineers have invented dozens of new technologies later copied by others.
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Globalstar
Voice and data services are offered through mobile and fixed units to meet the needs of business and recreational users. Globalstar data services help deliver information from remote areas where key business or operational data is collected, saving time and money for countless companies.
Globalstar Offers:
- Affordability Globalstar satellite service is affordable for any business operating in remote areas. Pricing plans are available to meet your needs.
- Clarity of Voice CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology makes Globalstar calls exceptionally secure and clear, with high quality voice transmissions.
- No Perceptible Voice Delay Use of Low-Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites, moving at an altitude of 1,414 kilometers, helps virtually eliminate voice delay, compared to the noticeable time delay and echo effect of calls on geosynchronous satellites which orbit at much higher elevations.
SPOT
No cell signal? No problem. Turn your smartphone into a satellite communicator with SPOT Connect. Today's smartphones provide a level of social connection far beyond what we imagined just a few years ago. But when you go beyond the reach of the grid, your smartphone needs the help of SPOT Connect to keep you in touch with friends, family, and emergency personnel. Simply pair your smartphone with SPOT Connect, and get connected to a global satellite network that lets you send messages and GPS coordinates from virtually anywhere on the planet. Update Twitter and Facebook. Send email and text messages. Request non-emergency help from professional service providers. And in the case of a critical emergency, send an SOS message requesting emergency assistance.
The SPOT product family offers peace of mind beyond the boundaries of cellular. Whether you want to check in, monitor your prized possessions or are experiencing a critical life threating situation, SPOT uses 100% satellite technology to keep you connected to the people and things that matters most, all while using the world's most modern satellite network.
SPOT Trace tracks your most valuable assets virtually anywhere in the world, using your phone or computer. Affordable and easy to use, it's a no-brainer for your cars, boats, motorcycles, toys and other valuables.
SPOT Gen3 provides location-based messaging and emergency notification technology that allows you to communicate from remote locations around the globe. It offers custom tracking interval options, motion-activated tracking, long-life battery and more.
The SPOT product family uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer's location and the Globalstar network of satellites to transmit messages and GPS coordinates to others. SPOT offers several ways to access off-the-grid communication:- Theft-Alerting - Instantly receive a text or email when your most valuable assets move, or follow them on Google Maps™ anytime on your phone or computer. (Available with SPOT Trace)
- Rescue - In severe emergency situations, users can send emergency SOS notification to GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) using the SOS button. For less serious situations, reach out to family and friends for assistance using SPOT Help/Assist. (Available for SPOT Gen3)
- Check In - With a touch of a button, users can let friends and family know everything is going as planned and there is no need for alarm. (Available for SPOT Gen3)
- Track Progress - Allows the user's GPS location to be transmitted in real-time via Google Maps™. (Available for SPOT Gen3)
- Messaging - Send custom email/SMS messages to personal networks and post to Facebook and Twitter. (Available for SPOT Gen3)
Who Needs SPOT?
Anyone who travels by land, sea and air! Since its launch, SPOT's satellite technology has provided peace of mind by helping initiate more than 2,500 rescues and counting and providing GPS tracking services. Over the past five years, recreational outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, government agency employees, National Geographic explorers and photographers, and researchers are just some of the people that have benefited from using SPOT.
As SPOT continues to grow, they remain committed to offering affordable assistance to those who may need it. Now with the new SPOT Trace, everyone can benefit from SPOT's satellite technology. Track valuable assets and receive a text or email when movement is detected.
Delorme InReachSE
The satellite communicator that allows you to type, send and receive, track and SOS all from the palm of your hand. From LOL to SOS and every message in between, DeLorme inReach SE makes any adventure better. With inReach SE, you can both send and receive text messages at the ends of the earth and everywhere in between with the handy color screen and virtual keyboard. When you're off the grid and out of cell phone range, you can quickly and easily share your journey with family and friends, let them ping and message you, and always receive a delivery confirmation that your message was sent -- all thanks to the Iridium satellite network with 100% global coverage. And in the event of an emergency, you can trigger an SOS, receive delivery confirmation, and then have an two-way text conversation with the search and rescue monitoring center until help arrives.