GEOLOGY FIELDWORK IN NAMIBIA, JUNE 2013

Introduction

Geological field work is planned in Namibia, in the period 3 - 24 June 2013.

We supply Iridium communication equipment.

Scope of Delivery

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   Pos   Qty   Description
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    1    (1)   Iridium phone mod 9505A.  Not sold any more; link to Iridium information w/User's Guides.
               With 30 days/75 min prepaid SIM card; tested, fully charged battery.
               SIM card ordered from:
                  Imtech Marine Norway AS
                  T: +47 2333 8000
                  E: info.norway@imtechmarine.com
                  W: http://www.imtechmarine.co
                  Direct contact: Annette.Skogli@imtechmarine.com

    2    (1)   Spare battery for Iridium phone mod 9505A, fully charged
    3    (2)   Charger for Iridium phone, 12 Vdc (car type).  Iridium P/N: AUT0701.
    4    (1)   Charger for Iridium phone, mains type (input 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz)
    5    (1)   Mod. 9505A User's Manual

Equipment information

Iridium telephone Mod. 9505A.

Data kit for Mod. 9505A (must be ordered separately).

Email communication with the Iridium phone

Sending emails to the Iridium phone

Method A: Click to send satellite message via www.iridium.com

Click to send satellite message via www.iridium.com

Method B: Send ordinary email to xmsg.iridium.com, where X is the phone number

Note: The phone number has 12 digits, starting with "8816".

Composing and transmitting messages on the Iridium phone

This is described on page 113++ in the 9505A User's Guide.

Here are some very useful excerpt:

From p. 66:

From p. 114-117:

Entering SERVICE CENTRE phone number

In order to send emails from the Iridium phone, the "Service Centre Number" must first be entered, according to instructions on page 123 in the 9505A User's Manual.