Satellite phones for hire
Satellites phones that are hired have an Australian phone number and are connected to the Australian telephone exchange. The call rates are very reasonable at $1 per minute and the phones are quite straight forward to use. When using the Iridium phones, fully extend the antenna; then turn On when outside and wait until you see ‘Registered‘ on the front screen before making your call. When using the Thuraya XT-Lite it is the same procedure but this time you wait until you see ‘Thuraya Australia‘ on the phone’s front panel before dialling a number.
Iridium 9555 (Full kit) comes in a pelican case with AC charger, Cigarette charger, Vehicle antenna with magnetic mount, and Quick start guide. Call rate is $1 per minute with $10 of free calls included with every week of hire. Price per week is $130 exGST.
Thuraya XT-LITE comes in a pelican case with an AC and Cigarette plug charger. The call rate is $1 per minute. Price per week is $80 exGST.
Iridium Satellite phone
Garmin GPS with Topo Map
Garmin handheld GPS receivers with Australian and New Zealand Topographic map in a canvas carry case can be hired for $60 exGST per week.
Thuraya Satellite phone
Icom 5 watt radio
Handheld Icom 5 watt UHF radios – Are robust, weather proof radios that include a wall and vehicle charger inside a pelican case. They are hired at $60 exGST per week.
