The Best Affordable Satellite Comms for Civilians

Ғылым және технология

Satellite communication networks are too powerful not to use, but how can you use them affordably and effectively? What are the best tools for resilient, global, emergency comms today, and what is coming next?
04:39 - Satellite Text Messengers
06:47 - InReach Speed Tests
08:57 - Garmin's Emergency Response Unit
09:42 - Motorola Defy Speed Tests
11:46 - GPSMAP 66/67i
14:58 - Should You Buy One?
18:02 - SatComm Past
19:10 - SatComm Future

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  • @puckingfickles
    @puckingfickles8 ай бұрын

    I love Lucas with the shooting gear, but I always get excited when Issac has some nerd tech that I have never considered

  • @vaas-one

    @vaas-one

    8 ай бұрын

    It’s nerd until your dumbass won’t die BECAUSE of it. Then it’s just cool. People are idiots and I love it! 🤣

  • @propnut7085

    @propnut7085

    8 ай бұрын

    He need to do more! Like one on Meshtastic and iTAK.. again

  • @williamsadler8832

    @williamsadler8832

    8 ай бұрын

    cant just be a shooter an not need to know the nerd stuff behind it

  • @dominikuczak7294

    @dominikuczak7294

    8 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @TheNorseAmerican

    @TheNorseAmerican

    8 ай бұрын

    I’ve grown old and boring, I only like Isaac’s tech videos it seems

  • @BlindViking
    @BlindViking8 ай бұрын

    Issac's tech reviews are always great. Explaining things we didn't even know existed.

  • @MiamiMidwest

    @MiamiMidwest

    8 ай бұрын

    Fantastic information

  • @andrewmcglynn4107
    @andrewmcglynn41078 ай бұрын

    The entertainment value was out of this world! Audio crew earned their keep on this one for sure

  • @guysavard5090
    @guysavard50908 ай бұрын

    Lately I’ve been into Isaac’s content over other Trex offerings. Fascinating topics, gear and technology.

  • @SS0895
    @SS08958 ай бұрын

    God this channel is quickly becoming my favourite. The production is high quality

  • @DuckingAround58
    @DuckingAround587 ай бұрын

    I got the Garmin inReach Mini 2 for my motorcycle trips. I quickly learned the SOS button can also be used to call for moto vehicle assistance such as tow trucks. It now goes everywhere with me

  • @frankhujsa821
    @frankhujsa8218 ай бұрын

    I’m in the first hundred seconds of this video and I already know this is going to cost me hundreds of dollars.

  • @RedTSquared
    @RedTSquared8 ай бұрын

    The production quality of these shows just blows my mind. We need more of these episodes!

  • @Zack-kn8uy
    @Zack-kn8uy6 ай бұрын

    I honestly don’t think people understand just how extremely informational this channel really is

  • @RoamGaming
    @RoamGaming8 ай бұрын

    as an ex-military satellite controller, i approve of this video. :)

  • @adhamhwomble8345

    @adhamhwomble8345

    8 ай бұрын

    Can't the sats get hacked at they listen to our communications

  • @The_PotionSeller
    @The_PotionSeller8 ай бұрын

    Between Isaac and S2 undrground, I always am looking at new and interesting tech to check out

  • @TREXARMS

    @TREXARMS

    8 ай бұрын

    S2 Underground is very cool.

  • @griffithclipson5769

    @griffithclipson5769

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@TREXARMSya'll put me on to atak... so appreciative of you guys.

  • @PatrickKQ4HBD

    @PatrickKQ4HBD

    7 ай бұрын

    I wish they'd put out more War Kitchen content.

  • @The_PotionSeller

    @The_PotionSeller

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PatrickKQ4HBD agreed. Sounds like they're stretched really thin rn, man sounds more worn out with every video. Maybe when things calm down in world events

  • @manuelescobedo3546
    @manuelescobedo35468 ай бұрын

    This is a very good video, you never know when you’re going to have an Emergency, cellular phones can do so much.

  • @vaas-one
    @vaas-one8 ай бұрын

    Guys. You guys ROCK IT when it comes to this kind of education and perspective content. I for one, value it and value ALL of you at Trex enormously. We are brothers and we are friends, and we are one (in many ways) and I cherish your efforts. And this is because of the grander vision.

  • @JMurcc

    @JMurcc

    6 ай бұрын

    um wut lmao tf

  • @miguelmanning4079
    @miguelmanning40796 ай бұрын

    I sell very expensive GIS/Mapping GNSS/GPS units, and I studied/taught Geology and Geography. We used physical topo maps and a compass, and now digital maps. Listening to Issac talk about satellites and GPS is awesome!

  • @piotrnowak7730
    @piotrnowak77308 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sending me down another rabbit hole

  • @DF4Trap
    @DF4Trap8 ай бұрын

    I have been using the Inreach explorer +. It is one of my favorite communications devices. I have no complaints and the ability to communicate with other Garmin devices in the field makes it useful when no service is available. Security is an issues, costlyas well. Great information thanks for sharing.

  • @choiceblade
    @choicebladeАй бұрын

    Considering fully the consistent density and power of your content coupled with the respectful, discrete, succinct and helpfully humorous delivery compels me let you know how grateful I am. This channel ranks across the very broad range of my high priority, niche interests among my top 5 and not only because your subject matter is currently relevant to me. It's highly digestible and entertaining, without patronizing me. Thank you for all that you guys do.

  • @averageusercommenter199
    @averageusercommenter1998 ай бұрын

    This was WONDERFUL exposure to a technology I'd never before REALISTICALLY considered until NOW. Thank YOU!

  • @johnmerz1968
    @johnmerz19688 ай бұрын

    You guys knocked it out of the park, again. Love the topics and the detail given. I love the content and the increase in videos with real world subject matter that civilians can apply to their everyday lives.

  • @silvermine2033
    @silvermine20338 ай бұрын

    A comment to boost the KZread algorithm!

  • @greggullett1272

    @greggullett1272

    8 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @silvermine2033

    @silvermine2033

    8 ай бұрын

    @@greggullett1272 Right on!

  • @isaacbotkintrex

    @isaacbotkintrex

    8 ай бұрын

    A reply to boost your boost!

  • @silvermine2033

    @silvermine2033

    8 ай бұрын

    @@isaacbotkintrex Awesome!

  • @TheBrandicus

    @TheBrandicus

    6 ай бұрын

    Boosting

  • @Ryan-T-Hart
    @Ryan-T-Hart8 ай бұрын

    The production volume of this video is GREAT!

  • @paulrettig1507
    @paulrettig1507Ай бұрын

    I've had in reach for over a decade. I use it when on the Great lakes, when on the ocean, when hunting, and when traveling to out of state family to keep them informed of my position & ETA. It's a great piece of equipment for all these activities, and peace of mind.

  • @crossfiregaming9541
    @crossfiregaming95414 ай бұрын

    What an amazing video and so much information I had no idea about, Awesome job Issac and thanks so much for sharing. I been seeing this video pop up on my feed for awhile now and so thankful I finally plunged into it beginning to end!

  • @DetlevObst
    @DetlevObst7 ай бұрын

    Very well done video, both in content and in video production itself. Glad to have stumbled across your channel -Time well-spent!

  • @Bogo___
    @Bogo___8 ай бұрын

    Im always impressed with the production level on these kinds of videos

  • @johnbigham6189
    @johnbigham61897 ай бұрын

    You and your channel are excellent. Thank you for all you provide us!

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards81722 ай бұрын

    I haven't come across these types of videos. I just watched the drone video. I'm really liking it I hope you keep making them. ❤

  • @stevenbekkering4323
    @stevenbekkering43238 ай бұрын

    Thanks Issac. Always glad to see your videos

  • @noahdeville2764
    @noahdeville27648 ай бұрын

    Trex puts out some of the highest quality videos. Love the video and am definitely considering getting a devise.

  • @Insectoidoverlords
    @Insectoidoverlords8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for doing these tech videos! It's great to hear another side of the hobby.

  • @PowderMill
    @PowderMill7 ай бұрын

    👍🏻 Thank you Isaac! I USED to come by for the 2A videos… Now I keep returning for the comms talk! You were dead on with Hytera DMR/Analog 2-way gear. I bought a PD-782G2 based on your older videos. I ended up selling all of our family Motorola XPR7550e and MD’s and 2x RD’s. Hytera mastered the “pseudo trunking” and, most importantly, the FPP field programmable features are absolutely the BEST. Thank you again. 73 KD2MKZ

  • @loarmistead
    @loarmistead8 ай бұрын

    The InReach is great. I have mine with me everytime I go innawoods for hiking or MTBing. Saw a recent video on KZread where a hiker had to use their InReach to be helivacced out of a remote trail in the PNW after going into afib. From SOS to helicopter arrival was about 90 minutes.

  • @markswishereatsstuff2500

    @markswishereatsstuff2500

    4 ай бұрын

    She received a $50K invoice for the ride.

  • @kennethfarquhar8518

    @kennethfarquhar8518

    4 ай бұрын

    @@markswishereatsstuff2500 let me guess you would have rather stayed and died ? Not everyone cares about $$$ as much as human life . @debglad -Glade you made it out aunt Deb . So nice of Chris P to do your go fund me raising 3100$ more then the goal for your helicopter bill. ❤

  • @paulrettig1507

    @paulrettig1507

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@markswishereatsstuff2500that's why you pay the $26 per year for the rescue insurance.

  • @jmfarouche6688

    @jmfarouche6688

    28 күн бұрын

    @@paulrettig1507i pay $47 / mo for helicopter air ambulance in Missouri USA- im getting ripped

  • @millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767
    @millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf77677 ай бұрын

    This was produced and edited very well, great info also!

  • @flying-with-ryan
    @flying-with-ryan8 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. I fly GA aircraft and recently watched a video about how unreliable the emergency locator built into the aircraft I fly actually is. The video recommended investing in an actual satellite based locater. This video does a great job of explaining how they work and their benefits. I’ll be purchasing one soon.

  • @BrandenJackson_
    @BrandenJackson_8 ай бұрын

    I like a mixture of the two. Solid shooting a watching the competition between the guys entertaining.

  • @mixmix1487
    @mixmix14875 ай бұрын

    Isaac and his tech is the only reason I subscribe. Thank you sir.

  • @blakslee720
    @blakslee7208 ай бұрын

    Interesting to see you guys exploring this tech. It has been/is relatively common among sailors to communicate with family on shore

  • @bradhaynes6066
    @bradhaynes60668 ай бұрын

    Thanks Isaac. Great content and delivery!

  • @gansior4744
    @gansior47448 ай бұрын

    Isaac's videos are always one of the kind

  • @QuasiMotard
    @QuasiMotard7 ай бұрын

    The SPOT-X is also a great stand-alone handheld satellite communicator. The best feature is the included QWERTY keyboard that looks similar to the old Blackberry phones. You don't need a smartphone to use it. Their service gives the SPOT its own mobile number that can be used for bidirectional SMS messages. I've been carrying the SPOT-X for my off-road motorcycle adventures for several years with great success. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

  • @Alan.livingston

    @Alan.livingston

    7 ай бұрын

    I’ve been using a spot-x for hunting trips in outback Australia so I can sms home each day. Love it. It is very expensive though.

  • @bootlegengineer2367
    @bootlegengineer23678 ай бұрын

    I love Issac’s videos. So much good information.

  • @mattyjluke
    @mattyjluke8 ай бұрын

    Please keep these videos coming!

  • @MrKakemann1
    @MrKakemann18 ай бұрын

    These are some of the best type of videos.

  • @shanehoff9950
    @shanehoff99508 ай бұрын

    The videography here is badass. Nice work

  • @miroslavmajer5155
    @miroslavmajer51558 ай бұрын

    usefull, interesting, intertaining, best production quality as always. Thanks Issac

  • @benjaminwagner3969
    @benjaminwagner39698 ай бұрын

    Exactly the content I enjoy from you guys. And I kid you not, just watched this, went outside to burn one, and there was a string of new sats. Crazy timing.

  • @BobBob-ks7rh
    @BobBob-ks7rh7 ай бұрын

    This needs to be a weekly segment.

  • @tduenchan
    @tduenchan7 ай бұрын

    As a dinosaur who was around on 9/11; RIM bLackberry (two way text pagers) was the only network that did not go down on that day. Cellular and landlines wend down on the East Coast. RIM had connection to the geosynchronous satellites and still worked throughout in Manhattan and Washington DC. Glad that the this possibility is once more available now that RIM is not in the communication. (Monthly subscription required).

  • @thedoorider
    @thedoorider5 ай бұрын

    I have had an inReach since the program inception with Delorm. And have used inReach on 3 sides of the planet with great results!

  • @roberttaradash6356
    @roberttaradash63567 ай бұрын

    This was fantastic. Thanks Isaac.

  • @adamjones1641
    @adamjones16418 ай бұрын

    Keep these series coming...

  • @warbeard5096
    @warbeard50968 ай бұрын

    I have one of the large Garmin InReach devices that's saved my ass before. I was on a solo cross country endure motorcycle trip from Mexico to Canada. While I was in Mexico my phone got stolen and I had no normal way to call back home. I was able to text my family from the InReach and let them know what happened and where I was. I was able to navigate back to the US and get a new phone. It took a few days so I only had the Garmin for all navigation and communication. If I didn't have it then, I have no idea what I would have done. It's great for any outdoor activity or trip. The plans can be a little pricey, but it's an amazing backup. Highly recommended.

  • @PatrickKQ4HBD

    @PatrickKQ4HBD

    7 ай бұрын

    You would have stopped somewhere and bought a Mexican phone.

  • @PhilTParker

    @PhilTParker

    Ай бұрын

    So there is one more usecase for InReach devices…loss of a cell phone!

  • @ResourceAnalytical_com
    @ResourceAnalytical_com7 ай бұрын

    For any device that depends upon communication with satellites for its use, especially under crown canopy, it is always best to turn the device on and let it warm up and acquire birds several minutes (20 or so) under open skies first before use, especially before stepping off into canopy. It is more difficult for devices to initially acquire birds under canopy than under clear skies, and it is more difficult to hold them under canopy if they have not been intitially acquired in open skies.

  • @Kalbee
    @Kalbee8 ай бұрын

    It’s always a good video when Isaac is on screen.

  • @JJSafetyLLC
    @JJSafetyLLC3 ай бұрын

    Awesome info! We see a lot of this technology in the workfield. Makes sense to utilize it on another level.

  • @cpt_constitution5719
    @cpt_constitution57198 ай бұрын

    Isaac is a treasure. Thank you.

  • @jonwebsterabbott
    @jonwebsterabbott7 ай бұрын

    This video was well timed. Our Neighborhood Emergency Response group was discussing what kind of comms to use in the event cell service and landlines went down.

  • @W8RIT1

    @W8RIT1

    7 ай бұрын

    kinda curious...what was decided? I'm sure CB and FRS were brought up since they are fairly common for people. I'm wondering if amateur radio was brought up. Heck, your neighborhood could even set up it's own temporary "internet" in case the internet does go down for an extended period of time thru HSMM mesh networking.

  • @SIMPLYSIMPLEXCOMMS

    @SIMPLYSIMPLEXCOMMS

    2 ай бұрын

    Meshtastic nodes

  • @jjdepaz1
    @jjdepaz13 ай бұрын

    This almost felt like a Bill Nye episode. I love it so much!! Keep it up fellas. More subject matter, more videos!! I’m here for it.

  • @sabastian4858

    @sabastian4858

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah or that Tyson guy. They are great actors.

  • @Superabound2

    @Superabound2

    3 ай бұрын

    Bill Nye ain't shit

  • @cameronpike1513
    @cameronpike15138 ай бұрын

    Isaac is a genuine genius. 👍

  • @sirtango1
    @sirtango17 ай бұрын

    Last experience I had with satcoms was that depending on which carrier you went with and where on earth you were, coverage wasn’t guaranteed 24/7. You need a bird above the horizon to get signal. Just because you have a satellite phone doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you can make a call anytime you please. Download an airtime coverage chart for the areas you plan on visiting to see what times you are able to place a call! We had them at work and I tested them on a monthly basis not too far from where you were. I was in the mountains of SW Va. 😊 There we’re times where I would only have coverage for 10 minutes out of an entire hour!

  • @adamr8628

    @adamr8628

    Ай бұрын

    So that might be an advantage of something like an inreach mini? Because a text will continue to keep trying to send, but a phone call will have to be continually dialed until there is a signal? what I mean is if you're injured, you might only have one chance to send out a message instead of continually dialing over and over.

  • @sirtango1

    @sirtango1

    Ай бұрын

    @@adamr8628 also you could lose consciousness through pain, medical conditions or blood loss. A rescue team doesn’t just show up when you press the button. There are several steps they go through before they send out a rescue team.

  • @adamr8628

    @adamr8628

    Ай бұрын

    @@sirtango1 Exactly. You don't have to explain the steps necessary for a rescue team to me. I've been on them 35 years and counting. I'm a Flight Nurse/Paramedic on a helicopter. But I appreciate your comment because some people don't understand that.

  • @paranormalwithdave
    @paranormalwithdave7 ай бұрын

    Issac: “hey, I’m going to show you stuff you’ve never heard of that you’ll now want to spend the next 6 months or more learning about” Well played, sir. Well played.

  • @baluttepalmera8173
    @baluttepalmera81737 ай бұрын

    I didn't expect this to come.. i just simply think that all the content they has was only in practical shooting and gears tuturials only...i mean this is a good idea to feature.❤

  • @nemesis851_
    @nemesis851_7 ай бұрын

    Back in 1998 I borrowed a Sat phone from Motorola for a discussion at University One of the points I mentioned was the user price for usage alone was $8/minute

  • @bradydavidow4470
    @bradydavidow44708 ай бұрын

    I love all the content lately!

  • @LoneStarLiving
    @LoneStarLiving8 ай бұрын

    Great info. Satellite tech has always fascinated me.

  • @WoodyXRay
    @WoodyXRay4 ай бұрын

    I’ve been using my Garmin Inreach for several years now. Fortunately, I’ve never had to use the SOS function, but the ability to text from anywhere is really useful. I also use the GPS function and get weather forecasts.

  • @darkspectro100
    @darkspectro1008 ай бұрын

    Brilliant. Was only familiar with the small garmin . Great info.

  • @FRMN8R_T4R
    @FRMN8R_T4R3 ай бұрын

    Wife and I were wildland firefighters. She also worked for the USFS as a ranger. Lot of the time we were sent to areas well outside of cell coverage. Outside of a rare land line at a ranger station or fire camp, satcomm via the Garmin inReach's we bought were a lifeline to stay in comms with each other when we were in austere conditions (via text). Starlink mobile seems REALLY promising.

  • @cameronalim3656
    @cameronalim36568 ай бұрын

    That opening was badass

  • @jlGuitarGuy7
    @jlGuitarGuy78 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this info!

  • @Loyal69
    @Loyal698 ай бұрын

    Isaac I need more knowledge dumps like this. Please! Even more vook reviews my dude.

  • @WeaponsJunkie
    @WeaponsJunkie8 ай бұрын

    This intro is great production

  • @TheBobwatermellon
    @TheBobwatermellon2 ай бұрын

    Deep in the mountains of Colorado my 66i takes about 7 minutes to get a text message out. Slow but has not failed me yet, very nice to have.

  • @VariableKnife
    @VariableKnife8 ай бұрын

    Isaac doesn’t MISS, absolute stud

  • @anthonyluisi7096
    @anthonyluisi70967 ай бұрын

    Thus was amazingly informative ☝️

  • @MicajahMcCurry
    @MicajahMcCurry8 ай бұрын

    Brandons a great addition, best into to date imo

  • @UraniumFever88
    @UraniumFever888 ай бұрын

    I'm a citizen not a civilian

  • @manleynelson9419

    @manleynelson9419

    Ай бұрын

    You're damn right. Here is citizen man Citizen Soldier at that

  • @phillipjknight

    @phillipjknight

    Ай бұрын

    Bless another fragile person 😂😂

  • @craigfuqua4519
    @craigfuqua45192 ай бұрын

    Great info Isaac. Thanks for sharing

  • @mouthbreather280
    @mouthbreather2808 ай бұрын

    I want to take a moment to recognize how far production quality has come on this channel. I was impressed with the Brett Cooper night vision video, and this video has that same next level professional production quality in every aspect. Super excited to see this level of content going forward. Great job!

  • @peytonvoight6297
    @peytonvoight62978 ай бұрын

    I can’t believe that people don’t click on these videos! S tier information here!!!

  • @mondavou9408
    @mondavou94087 ай бұрын

    First time finding your Channel. 1.53 MM subs!? Come on KZread algorithm! What took you so long? This channel is GOLD! New Sub 1.53MM +1 ha ha

  • @robg8433
    @robg84338 ай бұрын

    Signal Corps....Go! 🏁

  • @superbowl5212

    @superbowl5212

    8 ай бұрын

    I need my computer re-imaged

  • @Ipds70GltR
    @Ipds70GltR8 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing. Also love ur bodcast ;)

  • @jamesknaphus5583
    @jamesknaphus55838 ай бұрын

    I love these tech reviews, so helpful. What are your thoughts for ATAK for civi use described?

  • @AdventureWidely
    @AdventureWidely8 ай бұрын

    My family has a large Garmin installation - watches, sensors, etc, for all of the outdoor adventures we do. However, we carry a SpotX and not an InReach. My reason for this, is single purpose. The InReach units with GPS begs to have a dead battery when you really need it, because you're likely to use it for nav. We've had good luck with the SpotX, and having a keyboard on the unit itself makes it usable to send SMS when needed.

  • @Buttsnramen
    @Buttsnramen7 ай бұрын

    Production value has increased 👍🏾

  • @bfed2831
    @bfed283128 күн бұрын

    always great content

  • @mrshort2379
    @mrshort23798 ай бұрын

    great content awesome information and allot to process and think about at the same time.

  • @0utrider43A
    @0utrider43A7 ай бұрын

    I have been using a Spot X as a back up satellite communicator that can be used as a stand alone unit. It can be paired with a cellphone for easier typing.

  • @mariesonoma
    @mariesonoma7 ай бұрын

    Saw that starlink the other night🌠thanks for info📡

  • @jonsays3762
    @jonsays37627 ай бұрын

    Cool. Last time I checked up on this stuff, it was Inmarsat for brief voice conversations while deployed, and then we would use the pots switchboard for an outside line. How fast times change…

  • @azisandwich
    @azisandwich8 ай бұрын

    Camerawork is on point

  • @Hikingguy
    @Hikingguy7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the shoutout!

  • @mikef5694
    @mikef56948 ай бұрын

    Something like the Garmin Montana 700i is really attractive to me because you have a GPS (with turn by turn navigation) as well as your satellite communicator all in one package. You definitely pay for it, but it checks off a lot of boxes.

  • @ckbhack

    @ckbhack

    7 ай бұрын

    67i can do turn by turn also

  • @mikef5694

    @mikef5694

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ckbhack from the factory? I was under the impression that “City Navigator” was the only way to get turn by turn directions?

  • @MountainMan7.62x39
    @MountainMan7.62x392 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks.

  • @TeslaSpain
    @TeslaSpain8 ай бұрын

    Super video and cinematography

  • @02JP69
    @02JP696 ай бұрын

    Big fan of the Garmin Montana 700 series. Bit of a chunker but has a great screen and 2 way text using the touch screen just like a cell phone.

  • @americansfortruthandjustic7504
    @americansfortruthandjustic75047 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video. Was looking into Starlink and as you say, it may be the future, but InReach will fill the gap until then.

  • @chesterbateman1753
    @chesterbateman17538 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @WilliamRNicholsonLST-1195
    @WilliamRNicholsonLST-11952 ай бұрын

    Good Video & exactly what I needed to sea ! I am Nick , NavyBlueSmoke , LST-1195 & looks like I will be moving to an isolated Philippine Island with No cell service. I obviously need a low cost text service to maintain contact with the uncivilized world & your video fit the bill Perfectly ! Thanks Much & May Creator God Bless You n Yours ! Nick , Baracks admitted worst enemy , ASK Him ! ..............

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