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Thanks for sharing!

I have a Garmin Inreach device which has satellite capabilities for sending out SOS messages if anything happens in the backcountry. Would love to one day have a sovereign version of that with the same navigation functionality.
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The Bird 1y ago

What about something like this? I have buddies that use them and use them on their boats for offshore fishing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PSKG7C3

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Arjen 1y ago

This is of the same product line I have (66i). Unfortunately the problem with these is the same data collecting practices as the smart watches. It uses the same app to connect to a smartphone.

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The Bird 1y ago

Okay got ya. My buddies pay for something separate for their boats that don't use the app. They set up on comp and activate if needed because 60mi offshore no cell service anyways.

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Arjen 1y ago

Ah makes sense

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Arjen 1y ago

Still using it tho as it is potentially life-saving tech 😋 Trade-offs... ;)