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HERMES radio enables voice and data communication over vast distances

189 points · 71 comments · SamuraiLion

  1. j_not_j · · focus · HN ↗
    If it's a matter of life and death, such as offshore fishing, you probably want a real commercial service.

    Like Garmin (Iridium based texts back and forth) or Zoleo. These are physical units that may offer texts or just a simple "sos" button.

    Or a recent iPhone will communicate with Starlink, or T-Mobile offers a similar system for Android phones and is also based on Starlink. These can exchange texts which is much more reassuring than a simple sos button.

    Of course offerings outside the US may be limited or entirely absent.

    1. markdown · · focus · HN ↗
      These are essential for remote solo hiking.
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