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INMARSAT - Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT) is a British satellite telecommunications company, offering global
mobile services. It provides telephone and data services to users worldwide, via portable or mobile
terminals which communicate with ground stations through twelve geostationary telecommunications
satellites.

INMARSAT “A”
The Inmarsat-A analogue mobile satcoms system provides two-way direct-dial phone, fax, telex,
electronic mail and data communications at rates up to 9.6kbit/sec to and from anywhere in the world
with the exception of the poles.

An Inmarsat-A terminal is a small, selfcontained satellite earth station comprising a lightweight

parabolic antenna, electronic units, power supply interface, and direct-dial telephone and telex
connections. Standard connections for fax and PC are also available.

A call from a mobile or transportable Inmarsat-A terminal is routed via the Inmarsat satellite system to
a land earth station (LES) and thence into the national and international phone and data networks.
Terminals receive and transmit in the L-band (1.5/1.6GHz). The transmission and reception of signals are
co-ordinated by four network co-ordination stations (NCS), one for each satellite coverage region:
Atlantic Ocean East and West, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Each NCS monitors the flow of
communications traffic through its satellite to ensure that calls are set up correctly and that all LESs are
working correctly.
 INMARSAT “B”
This Airtime service is still offered, but not having the product for sale anymore we would recommend
that you have a look at the Fleet 77+ and Fleetbroadband products.
Capable of high-quality telephony, facsimile, data and telex services.

 Secure voice, fax & data communications on all oceans

 HSD (High Speed Data) function, providing throughput of up to 64 kbps to send & receive
large files, images etc.
 Wide range of value-added services to optimize your terminal, such as SkyFile Mail with data
compression of up to 90%.
 The Inmarsat B and Fleet Services are still used by a large number of vessels globally. Inmarsat
has announced the "end of life" date for Inmarsat B to be December 30th, 2016.
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 To achieve a faster migration from B and Fleet to Inmarsat FleetBroadband, there may be
promotion incentives available from time to time. The promotions may be available via
Telemar and the occasions will be published under the "About Us" section of this web-site.
 Inmarsat B supports voice, fax, telex and circuit switched data on 9,6 kbit/s and 64 Mbit/s.
Inmarsat will discontinue the operation of Inmarsat B in the end of 2016 and the remaining
terminals being in operation are now being replaced with FleetBroadband.
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 Inmarsat Fleet is an integrated solution for voice, fax and data services. There are three
versions (Fleet 33, 55 and 77) of
which the F77 provides a data throughput of up 64 or 128 kbit/s. F55 offers a maximum of 64
kbit/s and F33 9,6 kbit/s.
All three versions are equipped for Inmarsat's Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS).
 INMARSAT “C”
Inmarsat C provides two-way data and messaging communication services to and from virtually
anywhere in the world. The low-cost terminals and antennas are small enough to be fitted to any size
of ship.

Inmarsat C is a two-way store and forward communication system that transmits messages in data
packets in ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship direction.

The equipment comprises a small omnidirectional antenna, compact transceiver (transmitter and
receiver), messaging unit and, if GMDSS-compliant or with a distress function, a Dedicated Distress
Button (DDB) to activate a Distress Alert.

Inmarsat Mini C terminals are the smallest models, with some incorporating the antenna and
transceiver in the same above deck unit and, depending on the model, supporting the same
communication services as Inmarsat C terminals.

All modern Inmarsat C and Mini C terminals have an integrated Global Navigational Satellite Services
(GNSS) receiver for an automatic position update on the terminal, which is used for distress alerting
(ship’s position, course and speed), ship’s position data reporting applications and selective reception of
EGC SafetyNET messages.

Distress alerts and distress priority messages transmitted via the Inmarsat C system are routed through
a Land Earth Station (LES) to a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC).

The data reporting service allows Inmarsat C and Mini C terminals to send short data reports, up to
four data packets, to a shore-based authority or operational centre.
 INMARSAT “E”
The Inmarsat-E system provides global alerting services via Inmarsat satellites. Distress alerts
transmitted from Inmarsat-E Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are relayed
through Inmarsat satellites to dedicated receiving equipment located at four Coast Earth Stations
(CESs): Raisting, Germany (T-Mobil); Niles Canyon, USA (Stratos); Perth, Australia (Telstra); and BT
Altantic, UK (BT). The distress alert transmitted by an EPIRB will be received by two Coast Earth
Stations in each ocean region giving 100 percent duplication for each ocean region in case of failures or
outages associated with any of the CESs. Following reception of the distress alert, it is immediately
forwarded automatically to a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) via an X.25 connection
so that appropriate action can be taken. The time taken from the transmission of a distress alert to
reception at the MRCC is within five minutes and typically under two minutes. The Inmarsat-E system
supports “Float Free” EPIRBs which incorporate the following features: - Global Positioning System
(GPS) which is accurate to within 200 meters; - Automatic activation when the EPIRB is released by
“Floating free”; - Remote activation and information input from a vessel's bridge or other manned
situation; - Optional Search and Rescue Radar Transponder (SART); - Optional 121.5MHz locator
beacon; - High intensity, low duty cycle flashing light. The size of the EPIRB is between 500cm and
700cm high and weighs about 5kg, (depending on manufacturer and model).
 INMARSAT “M”
Inmarsat Maritime M, Maritime Mini-M, and Maritime B terminals can be replaced by the
new Inmarsat FleetBroadband terminals which offer multiple voice lines, texting, and broadband
internet access.
Inmarsat Land M and Land Mini-M can be replaced by the new Inmarsat GSPS phones and terminals,
including the handheld IsatPhone 2 which offers voice, text, and 2400 bps data. The IsatPhone 2 is a
good replacement for the Nera WorldPhone or Nera Provident Inmarsat Mini-M terminals. Inmarsat
GSPS satellite phones are popular with hunters, hikers and recreational marine users. Unlike Iridium
satellite phones, GSPS handheld satellite phones can make long duration calls. A U.S. phone number
option is available. The IsatPhone 2 can be docked in an IsatDock connected to an external mast
antenna or car antenna.

The IsatDock series docks by BEAM provide various options depending on the model you choose,
including an RJ-11 phone port, a privacy handset, and Bluetooth connectivity. The IsatDock Marine
version of the dock (shown here) provides a splash resistant cover and optional GPS tracking
services.

Inmarsat Land B or Land GAN terminal can be replaced by Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area
Network) terminals. Both portable and vehicular BGAN systems are available. The Hughes HNS-
9202 is a good replacement for a Nera World Communicator or Thrane & Thrane Capsat Messenger
terminal. The HNS-9202 is a Class II BGAN that offers internet access speeds up to 492 kbps. It has
WiFi connectivity and can support multiple simultaneous users. Don’t be afraid to take it outdoors. It
has an impressive IP55 ingress protection rating against water and dust intrusion. Full ISDN
functionality and G3 fax support make it backwards compatible with Inmarsat M4. Outfitter Satellite
recommends DigiGone Video-Conference Software which helps reduce bandwidth usage to as low as
100 kbps while providing good video quality. It is AES secure so export restrictions apply.