Now you can stay in touch with your family and friends, no matter where you’re cruising, for a reasonable price with Garmin’s new inReach SE+, a handheld two-way text messaging device that sells for $399.99, with satellite plans starting at $11.95 a month.
The Garmin inReach SE+ uses the Iridium satellite network for pole-to-pole coverage anywhere in the world, giving you, and your family at home, some peace of mind when you’re cruising. And you don’t have to worry about running up large air time bills. The two-way text messaging connects with cell phones, computers and other inReach devices around the world.
The new Garmin device has a built-in GPS and uses a MapShare function so you can set waypoints in advance and then update family and friends about your progress during the cruise. For safety, it also has an SOS feature which sends your location to GEOS, a search and rescue monitoring center with 24/7 coverage.
Each unit has 100 hour of battery life in tracking mode, and 30 days in power-saving mode. And they are waterproof. http://garmin.com
