Compare Satellite PTT Devices

Iridium network satellite push-to-talk (PTT) devices are rugged, easy-to-use radios for reliable one-to-many group communications anywhere around the globe. Compare the features of the dual-mode Iridium Extreme® PTT handset, the affordable, easy-to-use Icom IC-SAT100 satellite PTT radio, and the Icom IC-SAT100M satellite PTT radio for in-building and in-vehicle use. All three PTT radios are compatible with the Iridium PTT satellite network and Iridium PTT Command Center web application.

Compare PTT Radio Devices Icom IC-SAT100 PTT2 Icom IC-SAT100M PTT Iridium Extreme PTT
Features Icom IC-SAT100 PTT Icom IC-SAT100M PTT Iridium Extreme PTT
Network / Coverage Iridium / Global Iridium / Global Iridium / Global
Description Iridium PTT LMR-style handheld radio Iridium PTT fixed-mount satellite radio (in-vehicle, in-building) Dual-mode Iridium PTT and handheld satellite phone
Supported Iridium Services Push-to-talk Push-to-talk Push-to-talk and telephony
Built-in Bluetooth® Yes Yes Yes
GPS Integrated GPS shows received signal position on the display Integrated GPS shows received signal position on the display GPS-enabled location-based services
Audio Output Power / Internal Speaker 1500 mW / front mount 1500 mW / front mount Small top mount
Talkgroup Selector Top facing knob Top facing knob Front two-way navigation keys
Antenna Field-replaceable, ruggedized Vehicle and building mount Retractable
Battery Life (Talk / Standby) 7 h / 14.5 h N/A 5 h / 16.5 h
Emergency Button in PTT Mode Yes, sends an emergency call to preprogrammed radios Yes, sends an emergency call to preprogrammed radios No (in phone mode only)
IP Rating IP67 IP67 (antenna with RF unit), IP55 (mic), IP54 (main unit) IP65
Military Standard Durability MIL-STD 810G MIL-STD 810G MIL-STD 810F
Security/Encryption AES 256-bit AES 256-bit AES 256-bit
Messaging Short PTT messaging Short PTT messaging Standard SMS (in phone mode only)
Over-the-air Talkgroup Setup Yes, via PTT Command Center app (included) Yes, via PTT Command Center app (included) Yes, via PTT Command Center app (included)
Interoperability Solutions Available Available Available
In-Vehicle Applications Optional dock available (BC-247) Fixed-mount solution Optional docks available
In-Building Applications Optional dock (BC-247) with passive or active antenna and coax cable (up to 328 ft (100 m)) No dock required, antenna with ethernet cable (up to 328 ft (100 m)) Optional dock with passive or active antenna and coax cable (up to 328 ft (100 m))
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