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Old October 8th 11, 06:50 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tom Serkowski
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Default More on Delorme InReach Satellite Tracker

On 10/7/11 4:48 PM, Frank Paynter wrote:
Yes, I agree - at the present price point, with 10 minute minimum
interval, they are probably not competitive in the XC tracking market
(gliders, hang-gliders, parasails, etc).


Um, doesn't position, altitude, heading and speed every 10 provide the
equivalent of a much better interval than just position every 10 minutes?

I'm guessing the cost is tied to the more expensive Iridium service.
But I'm hoping that as traffic increases, the cost may go down ...unless
profits take precedence.

-Tom