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ICOM IC-SAT100 Satellite Push-to-Talk Radio

The ICOM IC-SAT100 is a dedicated Iridium Push-to-Talk satellite radio designed for instant group communications anywhere on Earth. Built for demanding environments, it combines global Iridium coverage with a powerful 1500mW front-mounted speaker, intuitive controls, integrated GPS and Bluetooth connectivity.

Unlike traditional satellite phones, the IC-SAT100 is purpose-built for team communications, making it ideal for emergency response teams, security operations, utilities, remote workforce management, maritime operations and expedition support.

Key Features

Global Iridium Push-to-Talk coverage
Loud 1500mW front-facing speaker for noisy environments
Up to 14.5 hours operating time
Up to 17 hours standby time
Built-in Bluetooth and GPS
Supports up to 15 Talk Groups
Interoperable with Iridium Extreme PTT handsets
IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating
MIL-STD 810G rugged construction
Emergency button for priority communications

Specification

Network	Iridium Satellite Network
Speaker Output	1500mW
Ingress Protection	IP67
Battery Life	14.5 hours (5% TX, 5% RX, 90% standby)
Battery Life (Standby)	17 hours
Operating Temperature	-22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C)
Weight	300g
Talk Groups	Up to 15
Bluetooth	Yes
GPS Receiver	Built-In
Text Messaging	100-character group messaging
Voice Recording	Up to 8 minutes
Emergency Alert Button	Yes
Interoperability	Compatible with Iridium Extreme PTT
Military Standard	MIL-STD 810G

Why Choose the IC-SAT100?

The IC-SAT100 was developed specifically for Push-to-Talk communications. While many satellite devices add PTT as an additional feature, the IC-SAT100 is designed from the ground up for fast, reliable group communications. The result is a more intuitive user experience, louder audio performance, dedicated emergency controls and additional operational features for field teams.

Comparison of IC-SAT100 to Iridium Extreme PTT

The IC-SAT100 is a PTT-only radio and does not support private phone calls to fixed or cellular numbers. By comparison, the Iridium Extreme PTT can make private phone calls, but only after switching from PTT mode to telephony mode.

That said, the IC-SAT100 was purpose built for Push-to-Talk use and offers several clear advantages:

The IC-SAT100 has a field-replaceable flexible antenna. If the antenna of the Iridium Extreme PTT is broken, it must be returned to the factory.
The IC-SAT100 can record up to 8 minutes of conversation, allowing users in noisy environments to replay recent incoming transmissions.
The IC-SAT100 has a bright orange emergency button that instantly transmits an alarm in the Priority Talk Group.
The IC-SAT100 handset can simultaneously send a 100-character text message to other IC-SAT100 handsets on the current Talk Group.
Android phones connected via Bluetooth to an IC-SAT100 can participate in Texting-over-PTT using a dedicated app.

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*The IC-SAT100 does not support telephony functions, so these features of the service plan do not apply to this model. Pricing shown on this page is only available until current inventory is exhausted.

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