Satellite phone

By Amit Naikwade :- 20103627(tyex)

What is satellite phone? how it works?

Working

Two Stations on Earth want to communicate through radio broadcast but are too far away to use conventional means.

The two stations can use a satellite as a relay station for their

communication
One Earth Station sends a transmission to the satellite. This is

called a Uplink.
The satellite Transponder converts the signal and sends it down

to the second earth station. This is called a Downlink.

Uplinc

downlink

$$cost of phone$$
While it is possible to obtain used handsets for

the Thuraya, Iridium, and Globalstar networks for approximately US$200, the newest handsets are still quite expensive. The Iridium 9505A, although released in 2001, still sold in March 2010 for well over $1,000 USD new. Since satellite phones are purpose-built for one particular network and cannot be switched to other networks, the price of handsets varies with the performance of the network. If a satellite phone provider encounters trouble with its network the handset prices will fall, then increase once new satellites are launched. Similarly, handset prices will increase when calling rates are reduced.

$$Call rates$$
voice calls from a satellite phone :-varies from around $0.15 to

$2 per minute Rates from landlines and mobile phones:-range from $3 to $14 per minute Rates between different satellite phone networks :-calling rates of up to $15 per minute Calls from satellite phones to landlines :-around $0.80 to $1.50 per minute pays nothing, unless he is being called via a special reversecharge service. unless special offers are used. Such promotions are usually bound to a particular geographic area where traffic is low. Globalstar is currently offering unlimited calling plans until 2010.

Application of phone
It is use by military, navy operation
Research teams Trackers

Use for long distance communication

Drawbacks of phone
High handset cost High call rates Noise distortion due to bad climate

Advantage
Long distance communication worldwide wireless coverage with no gaps Satellite phone coverage is not disrupted by

hills, buildings and trees blocking signals Good sound clarity under clear sky