Satellite phone users often have concerns with using a satellite phone indoors. Even though the handheld satellite phone alone does not work indoors there are docking stations from BEAM Communications that allows for this satellite communication need.
The Iridium Extreme Dockers come in three different styles: the LiteDOCK, PotsDOCK and the DriveDock. Each of these Dockers has their own specific features to work in several different application.
The most affordable of the three Extreme Dockers is the LiteDock Extreme. At $250 from GMPCS you can have this Docker installed at a fixed site or in a vehicle. The LiteDOCK Extreme will charge the Iridium Extreme handheld phone while it is docked. The LiteDOCK supports the Iridium Extreme’s tracking and SOS function as well as USB data capabilities.
The PotsDOCK Extreme includes more options for the Iridium Extreme. Once docked in the PotsDock Extreme, the Iridium Extreme satellite phone can be integrated into a PBX system. Other features include RJ11/POTS connectivity, Bluetooth, built-in ringer and SOS alert notifications.
The DriveDOCK Extreme provides hands-free communications for mobile applications. The docking station has built-in echo canceling and full duplex technologies to provide superior voice quality and professional hands-free or privacy calls for any vehicle, boat or aircraft.
All of the Extreme Dockers from BEAM are fully certified by Iridium and are RoHS compliant. BEAM also offers a 2 year replacement guarantee on the Extreme Dockers. For a comparison chart on these three Dockers you can click here.
BEAM Communications also makes similar Dockers for the IsatPhone Pro and Iridium 9555 satellite phones.
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