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Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Original price was: $149.99.Current price is: $139.00.

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With the Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator from Nomadic Supply Company you can give any smartphone the power of satellite connectivity. The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is an advanced satellite hotspot device that ensures peace of mind – wherever your next adventure takes you. The Motorola Defy Satellite Link includes a one-year subscription to the Bullitt Essential Messaging plan (with up to 30 two-way messages per month and SOS Assist).

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GTIN: 810296025492 SKU: DEFY Categories: Satellite Communicators & Personal Locator Beacons, GPS, Satellite Communicators & Personal Locator Beacons

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With the Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator from Nomadic Supply Company, you can give any smartphone the power of satellite connectivity. Supercharge your existing network with the Motorola Defy Satellite Link, an advanced satellite hotspot device that ensures peace of mind – wherever your next adventure takes you! Reliable, rugged, and ready for anything; the Motorola Defy Satellite Link keeps out sand, dust, and dirt, works in extremes of temperature & humidity, and is waterproof!

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link includes a one-year subscription to the Bullitt Essential Messaging plan (with up to 30 two-way messages per month and SOS Assist).

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator is a compact, lightweight, universal Bluetooth accessory that allows any Android and iOS devices to connect to the Bullitt Satellite Messenger platform and utilize the full functionality of the Bullitt Satellite Messenger application, including true two-way messaging over satellite, as well as location sharing and SOS assistance.

Once the Motorola Defy Satellite Link connects to your smartphone (available on Android 10 or later and iOS 14 or later) via Bluetooth, you can quickly and easily send and receive satellite messages, share your location in a moment of emergency, and enable two-way communication with emergency services in a moment of need.

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link’s target audience is outdoorsy people who want extra peace of mind when hiking, fishing, skiing, or exploring, but its also a crucial device for anyone who lives in remote areas or wants fallback communication in case of hurricanes, blackouts, earthquakes, or other natural disasters.

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link connects to geostationary satellites that are 22,300 miles above the Earth using the 3GPP NTN open standard “direct-to-device” satellite communications technology.

The 600mAh battery can remain powered for a few days, and even longer if you only switch it on when you need to use the satellite functionality. The Motorola Defy Satellite Link also comes with GPS to provide simple SOS and location sending using a physical check-in button, even if the smartphone it’s paired to dies.

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link comes with IP68 water and dust resistance and has been built to the MIL-Spec 810H standard.

Originally pushed into the spotlight by Apple, satellite connectivity on smartphones has been one of the bigger tech trends of the last year. Multiple companies have announced solutions for satellite-based communication on cell phones. But if you want satellite communication immediately without buying a brand-new iPhone, the new Motorola Defy Satellite Link might be your cheapest option. Purchasing a new Apple iPhone 14 includes two years of their service that can send messages, SOS alerts, and share Find My locations.

Bullitt Satellite Messenger is the first 3GPP standards-based satellite NTN or ‘direct-to-device’ service. The new Motorola defy range will use the service to access existing geostationary satellites, providing affordable and continuous coverage internationally over existing, well-established infrastructure. With this new technology, customers can message over satellite, as long as they have a clear view of the sky.

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator will Bluetooth connect to any smartphone. The Motorola Defy then connects directly to geostationary satellites 22,300 miles above the earth and allows you to send text messages via the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app when cellular and Wi-Fi are not available. Recipients without the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app can receive a message as a simple SMS to their existing phone and are invited to download the associated Android or iOS app to respond.

The cost of the messages sent or received over satellite will be deducted from the satellite messaging subscriber’s plan with no cost to the recipient. There is no charge to either party when sending or receiving messages over an internet connection.

SOS Assist – with 24/7 access to emergency response centers provided by FocusPoint International – is included with all plans which start from as little as $4.99/ month, with other flexible and heavier usage plans also available.

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Features:

Satellite enabled
Never lose signal again. With our Bullitt Satellite Messenger service, you can always stay in touch with friends and loved ones – even where there’s no WiFi or cellular reception.

Truly life-proof
Its IP68 rating means it’s sand, grit, dirt, and dust-proof, and fully waterproof. It’s also been drop-tested onto steel and exceeds the MIL- SPEC 810H standard.

SOS assist
Professionally staffed response centers, monitored 24/7 every day – provided by FocusPoint International.

Peace of mind
Check-in, share your location, and send messages from remote places where you’d normally hunt for hours to get one-bar of

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Unboxing:

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OK, how does Motorola Defy Satellite Link work, exactly?

Motorola Defy Satellite Link is the product of the combined efforts between Motorola and Bullitt Group (a British smartphone company specializing in ruggedized and satellite-connected devices, apps, and services). In order to provide you with direct-to-satellite two-way messaging, the Satellite Link uses the Bullitt Satellite Connect network (more on that later). Powering the gadget is a cutting-edge NTN chip – ‘the only one of its kind commercially available today.

NTN stands for non-terrestrial networks, which is the name for all things in space and orbit: low, mid, and high-altitude operating satellites. TN stands for terrestrial networks: towers, cells, etc. Things that are put on and in the ground.

Using the Motorola Defy Satellite Link

Users simply download the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app, create a personal account, and pair the gadget to their phone (iOS 14 or later, Android 10 or later) via Bluetooth to be able to send satellite messages.

Recipients without the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app receive a text message and are invited to download the associated Android or iOS app in order to respond. ‘The cost of the messages sent or received over satellite will be deducted from the satellite messaging subscriber’s plan with no cost to the recipient. There is no charge to either party when sending or receiving messages over an internet connection.

Motorola Defy Satellite Link operates on Inmarsat and Echostar geostationary network

It’s important to note that the Motorola Defy Satellite Link operates on Inmarsat and Echostar geostationary satellite networks, which are different from those of Iridium and Globalstar’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

As the name suggests, geostationary means that these satellites appear nearly stationary in the sky to a ground-based observer. That is because they move with the Earth’s rotation speed and in the same direction – they’re in sync with the Earth. That is made possible by their altitude operation – 22,300 miles or 35,800 kilometers directly above the equator. LEOs, on the other hand, are positioned much lower – around the 1200 miles or less range.

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Satellite Coverage

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Specifications:

DESIGN:
Dimensions: 70 x 50 x 11mm Weight: 70g
Physical Keys: Power key, SOS key and Check In

RUGGED CREDENTIALS:
IP68 Certified: Dust proof and fully waterproof for up to 1.5 meters for 35 minutes. If used in saltwater, rinse the device afterwards, including the audio jack and the USB connector, to avoid salt corrosion.
Ingress Protection: Ingress Protection (IP68) Drop tested on to steel
Drop-proof up to a height of 1.8 meters

MIL SPEC 810H:
Resistant to vibration: Category 4
Resistant to humidity and salt mist
Thermal shock: handles low to high temperature differences between -30°C (-22°F) to 55°C (131°F) for up to 24 hours1

BATTERY:
Battery life: Battery times (talk time, standby time, and more) are based on 3G and are subject to network and phone usage.
Capacity: 600mAh
Charger: USB Charging
Type: Non-removable Lithium polymer

CONNECTIVITY
Satellite Enabled
Advanced two-way satellite messaging Location sharing
SOS assistance2
Bands/ Network:
Satellite: 23/255/256 Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 SIM: eSIM

OTHER
Positioning: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
Audio: Buzzer
Lanyard: Pre-attached :
Support: Check In and trigger SOS without phone connection
1 Various temperatures and time-cycles tested 2 Local coverage dependent

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Bullitt Messaging Plans:

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link includes a one-year subscription to the Bullitt Essential Messaging plan (with up to 30 two-way messages per month and SOS Assist) when you purchase the dongle through Nomadic Supply Company.

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Bullitt Messaging Plans

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Owners Manual:

Motorola Defy Satellite Link 2-Way Messaging Communicator Owners Manual

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Motorola

Very practical, minor flaws

I recently got the chance to try out the Motoral Defy Satellite Link on a 30 mile two day/one night backpacking trip in a location with no cellphone service. Before departure I made sure to set up and test the device and to help my contacts downloading the app to their phones so they can respond to my messages. The entire process was easy and intuitive. On the actual hike I made several observations: 1. It works, most importantly. It works best if there are no obstructions and clear sky in the direction of the satellite. The app gives you a compass bearing (‘look south east’) and if the sky is clear in that direction, a connection can be established and sending/receiving messages is fast (seconds). Advantage: once the connection stands, it is stable, the satellite is not moving. Disadvantage: if a mountain blocks the line of sight, getting a connection is hard. I found though that even though my hike went through quite hilly terrain I could get connection often enough to ping my location to my contacts. 2. Design: the device is light and compact and fits in the narrow front pouch of my **** pack where it still has connection but is protected from dirt, the elements and accidental button touches. Because the big SOS button can be pressed accidentally in my opinion, even if you have to hold it down for a few seconds. It sits too exposed and you have to be careful, but it’s manageable. I found the provided strap and D ring to be a bit useless, I might replace it with something more practical. 3. Battery life: I kept the device switched on as soon as I started my hike and switched it off after I had set up camp. It saw 6 hours of use on the first day which cost 25% on charge and 11 hours of use the next day which cost another 25%. I am not sure why the first day the battery drained more per hour, maybe the terrain was difficult or the battery is more stable when it’s not completely full… in any case the battery life is okay and you could get through the 4 advertised days of use, although I would bring a portable battery for anything that takes longer than 3 days. 4. The app had a major hiccup: it suddenly logged me out (no idea why) and required an internet connection to log me back in to use the device! That defeats the purpose if I am in the middle of nowhere and the app does not verify my password or something and I cannot use the device. Luckily I happened to be on a tall hilltop with cell service so I could log back in. All my saved messages and settings were gone though, which was disappointing. I think it’s a software issue, and I hope this will be fixed. It only happened once and there is still a chance I did something wrong maybe so my verdict here is not final.
Overall it’s a great device and it fills an important gap in my equipment list. I will not go on any backcountry trips without it. For the price, the device and the data plan are really good. The app locking me out was the only serious concern, I assume this was a one-time glitch. Can’t wait for the tracking feature which will hopefully come soon!

Feeling safer!

I can now hike the trails that I have been avoiding because of ‘no service’. Thank you!!
This is from Robert’s 89 y.o. mother.

Some minor issues drop it to 4 star

Basic functionality is excellent. User manual hard to find and not complete. Could not find answer to this question: Will holding down the SOS button turn unit on as well? 30 messages / mo has been plenty. We have a pop-up camper and travel remote areas and it is very nice to periodically let our daughter know where we are. And we are sometimes in areas far from others and it is very comforting to have the SOS. Previously had SpotGo then inReach. Both are also very good, but higher higher monthly cost. The inReach has much more capability, but we did not need those features. If backpacking, inReach would be a better choice, but we are well past our backpacking days.

Keeping in touch

I work on a commercial fishing boat, before I could go over a week without talking to my family, this really helps me keep in touch.

Great in a pinch

Very effective when I’m hiking and still need to communicate with my wife.

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