A missed check-in means different things on a solo elk hunt, an offshore workboat, and a utility crew working beyond the last cell tower. That is why the PLB versus messenger decision should begin with the job you need the device to perform, not simply with the size of the...

A vehicle satellite communication system earns its place when the road leaves cellular coverage behind. For a utility crew restoring service after a storm, an overland traveler crossing the Southwest, or a field manager responsible for lone workers, the need is the same: retain a reliable line to people, operations,...

A weak antenna can turn a capable marine radio or satellite terminal into a liability. The best marine antennas are not simply the tallest models or the ones with the highest advertised gain. They are the antennas that match the communication system, vessel size, mounting location, cable run, and conditions...