OLATHE, Kan. - Garmin is making it possible for pilots and adventure seekers alike to stay connected when off grid with the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator, Meg Godlewski writes for Flying. Continue reading original article.
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1 October 2024 - In the event of an emergency, the inReach Messenger Plus and Garmin Messenger app can send an interactive SOS text message to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed international emergency assistance coordination center. Photo and voice messages can also be shared during an SOS, giving response coordinators the ability to see and hear details of the emergency firsthand.
"The new and enhanced messaging capabilities of the inReach Messenger Plus gives users a more personal and emotional way to communicate with friends and family when cell service isn’t available," Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales says. "Tell your family you’ll be home late, send a photo of the epic view to your friends or simply exchange voice messages to hear the person on the other end of the line. Plus, with a rechargeable battery that can last for weeks, safety charging to help restore a depleted phone and the ability to trigger an SOS message, the inReach Messenger Plus is an invaluable tool for any adventure."
Olathe, Kansas' Garmin says its internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 600 hours of battery life with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes in low-power messaging mode, and depending on usage or tracking modes, a fully charged battery can last for weeks to months – up to a full year.
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