Your Next Smartphone Might Use Satellites vs. Cellular Networks for Messaging

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Lon Seidman

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Your Next Smartphone Might Use Satellites vs. Cellular Networks for Messaging

Lon.TV Podcast

15 minutes 9 seconds

3 years ago

Your Next Smartphone Might Use Satellites vs. Cellular Networks for Messaging

See more videos like this one: http://lon.tv/ww - This week we take a look at some strong rumors that Apple might be investing in a low earth orbiting satellite constellation for low bandwidth messaging. This would allow for iMessage text transmissions even in areas with no cellular coverage. We'll also look at some ways amateur radio operators do this already! See more in my radio series: http://lon.tv/sdr and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s

VIDEO INDEX:

00:00 - Intro

00:25 - Did Apple buy into Globalstar's constellation?

04:07 - Starlink

05:44 - Low speed network but great for text messaging

06:48 - Ham radio examples of data packets

07:16 - ISS repeater and packet radio

07:53 - APRS

09:26 - Weak Signals - FT8 / JS8Call etc.

11:18 - Topic Conclusion

11:39 - Supporter Thank Yous

12:13 - Helping The Channel

12:24 - My Other Channels

13:38 - Conclusion

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