Choose from 3 Iridium PTTs - All PTT models operate together for $67 USD per month per handset - globally
Iridium PTT Handset Phone The Iridium Extreme 9575 PTT offers both PTT service as well as satellite phone service (but not both at the same time). The Extreme PTT works with all PTTs and may be installed anywhere with a docking station -
Brochure
Iridium Extreme 9575 PTT - Contents Link
MPN-IRID-9575-PTT SKU-PHPTTEXTREME
ICOM IC-Sat100 PTT Handset The IC-Sat100 is for PTT service only with a quick-dial selector knob to switch instantly to a different Talkgroup. It has excellent audio in the field and a host of other features - Brochure
ICOM IC-Sat100M PTT - New as of July 29, 2020 The "M" version of the ICOM PTT also includes the quick-dial selector handset and is primarily for building installations since it uses inexpensive Ethernet (Cat5e) cable up to 100 meters to the included Iridium antenna making the install very cost effective. This satellite terminal also works with vehicles and aircraft using specialized antennas. - Brochure
ICOM IC-Sat100M - Complete Package - Contents Link
SKU-PHPTTSAT100M
Iridium Push-To-Talk - PHOTOS
Iridium PTT is radio complication with no limits on location no matter where your teams are located. No need to invest in infrastructure for a traditional UHF radio network... Iridium covers 100% of the globe for real-time push-to-talk communication.
Choose any of of the three types of PTT handsets or mix-and-match... Each have their own unique features (brochures linked in blue on each). The Iridium Extreme 9575 PTT offers both PTT service as well as standard satellite phone service, but not both at the same time. The ICOM IC-Sat100 handset is PTT only (no phone), is super rugged with an IP67 rating (underwater) with a MIL standard 810G and outstanding audio speaker qualities. The ICOM IC-SAT100M "M" version is for fixed installation inside of a building, vehicle or aircraft.
The IC-SAT100M includes the external Iridium antenna and uses inexpensive Ethernet cable (Cat5e) for up to 100 meters from the handset/transceiver (or 400 meters using an internal LAN)... it also doesn't require a docking station, or expensive bulky antenna cables.
Iridium PTT requires no towers, has no dead zones, or infrastructure to build or maintain and offers the instant ability to modify service regions anywhere on the globe. Iridium PTT supports unlimited number of handsets at
$67/mo per handset and all transmissions are sent using AES-256 encryption which is one of the most secure encryptions standards available today. Your communications remain yours alone with Ground Control.
Iridium PTT Quick Features: Communicate with a group of PTT radio-hansets at the touch of a button. 100% global coverage - more Unlimited Push-To-Talk talk time - No per-minute costs. Highly secure - All communication is AES-256 encrypted. Used by militaries worldwide. Each PTT may be in up to 15 different Talkgroups or "channels". PTT Command Portal is drag-and-drop easy for selecting which PTTs are in which Talkgroup.
Ease Of Use
Operation of Iridium PTTs is as easy as pressing the push-to-talk button and then speaking into the handset mic. All PTT phones in the same "Talkgroup" will hear the speaker in under half a second.
Iridium Extreme PTT Satellite Phones
Iridium PTT (Push-To-Talk)
Any organization or professional may stay connected with other Iridium PTT handsets close by or on the other side of the planet at the touch of a button for $67 a month per handset with unlimited talktime. There is however a 40 second maximum talk-time for each time the PTT button is depressed.
ICOM IC-Sat100 Video
These Iridium PTT handsets easily handle any size group from search and rescue teams, to park rangers, to any organization that requires push-to-talk radio capabilities... no matter how rugged the environment or harshness of the weather. These radios are nearly indestructible and built to meet military reliability standards.
The Iridium PTT radio-handsets communicate with one or many PTT handsets by pressing the "push-to-talk" button. Other PTTs in the selected and very private Talkgroup channel will hear you from any point on the globe. There are no "dead" zones using the Iridium global technology.
Two seconds after pressing the PTT button, all handsets assigned to the Talkgroup will hear the broadcast no matter their location. Since PTT communication is by satellite, there is no expensive infrastructure required such as installing radio towers.
PTT Talkgroups
A Talkgroup is a term used to describe a group of PTT handsets and where they may operate on the planet. A new account normally starts out with a few PTT handsets and a single Talkgroup. The subscriber uses the Iridium PTT Command Center portal and drag-and-drop their PTTs phones into that Talkgroup. They then define locations of operation in the planet where the handsets will operate. While the PTT service is 100% global, the actual service areas are limited by the size of Talkgroup drawn on a Google map (here is an example). A PTT subcriber has access to these functions and many more with the PTT Command Center Portal... changes are instant and worldwide.
Larger subscribers may have multiple Talkgroups (up to 15) and may have unlimited number of PTT handests. The Command Center is where the administrator places individual PTTs into the available Talkgroups. And handsets may be placed or removed in more than one Talkgroup... Ideal for working with smaller teams or taking converstations private on a different Talkgroup/channel.
Not to complicate things too much, there are 5 different kinds of Talkgroups, the only difference being the size of the service region... They are small, medium, large, extra-large and jumbo Talkgroups. The small Talkgroup has 100,000 square kilometers of service region available which may be divided into smaller regions and placed/drawn anywhere on the planet. Bottom line to know that pressing the PTT button on a PTT phone will communicate to all handsets in its Talkgroup.
To get a better visual understanding of how Talkgroups are actually used, please visit the Command Center Portal page.
In our opinion, what could be more cost effective than using a highly functional radio network (used by military organizations for years) that has no towers to maintain, operates on 100% of the globe, and can be rolled out immediately for a fraction of the cost of traditional radio systems?
Iridium PTT Range Finder & Viewing Multiple Talkgroups
Command Center Portal - Service Regions and Talkgroups Control
The Command Center Portal gives administrators a powerful tool to instantly assign PTT phones to a purchased Talkgroup and draw the service regions for that Talkgroup. PTT phones in a Talkgroup may instantly communicate with other PTT phone in all service regions of that Talkgroup. Service regions can be located anywhere on the globe and are implemented immediately. Here is more information on the Iridium PTT Command Center Portal.
Iridium PTT Features
Iridium PTT Push To Talk Features ► Communicate with anyone in your Talkgroup anywhere on the planet by pressing the PTT button. ► Unlimited PTT Usage – No per minute cost for any amount of usage. ► Command Center Portal - Control all aspects of your PTT phones from one intuitive interface - more ► PTT display will show name, direction and distance of speaker. Such as "John Smith, 38 mi NW". - more ► Create more than one Talkgroup per handset. Communicate with different teams. ► 100% Global Coverage within defined smaller zones. Up to 10 zones per Talkgroup - map ► Instant updating of service zones from the Command Center web portal - more ► Unlimited number of PTT phones supported in any Talkgroup. ► Interagency - Include PTT phones from other organizations for a shared PTT talkgroup. ► Docking stations available. Corded or cordless "lapel" mics make PTT use familiar - more ► Handsets may switch to "Phone mode" to make and receive satellite calls from anyone.
Iridium Phone General Features ► Water, shock and dust proof for extreme environments..
MIL-STD 810F IP65 Ingress rating for Extreme & MIL-STD 810G IP67 for IC-ISAT100 ► Includes vehicle Mag-Mount antenna. Can be used for indoors external antenna as well - pic ► Operates on 100% of the globe (oceans, polar regions), all that is required is open sky. ► Online Tracking - GPS enabled location-based service. ► Extreme has 3.5 hours talk time, 30 hours stand-by per charged battery. ► ICOM IC-SAT10 5 hour talk time and 90 hour stand-by time. ► Simple SMS and email messaging capability. ► Integrated speakerphone. ► Handsfree headset with on-wire volume control and answer button & microphone - pic ► 200 character brightly illuminated graphic display. ► Pre-programmable International Access Code
(00 or +). ► 100 entry internal address book. ► Call history retains received, missed and
dialed calls. ► Call Forwarding, Call Blocking, Call Waiting, Call Holding. ► Optional Keypad lock (unlock with pin number). ► 4x16 alphanumeric, backlit keyboard. ► Multiple languages, Clock on display (GMT),Vibracall. ► DD key, call forward, voicemail, SMS, (160 characters).
100% Global Service
Iridium PTT service is 100% global even on the North and South poles. With global coverage, PTT phones are limited to defined operational service regions defined in the Command Center Portal. Administrators can add-move-remove service regions to anywhere on the planet instantly.
Iridium PTT Service Costs
There are three parts to any Iridium PTT account... First is the $67 per month per handset fee. Next is the Talkgroup Service Monthly Fee, and third is the optional Standard Iridium Satellite Phone Service (Iridium Extreme Only) which has discounts on the monthly fee and is only charged only when voice calls are made. All three of these services/fees are listed below.
Iridium Global PTT Handset Monthly Access Fee
Cost (U.S. Dollars)
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Iridium PTT Global Monthly Handset Access Fee - 12 month minimum term WIth a 12 month minimum term, all Iridium PTTs handsets are billed at $67/mo
SKU: PHPTTBWMFEE12
$67 /mo
per handset
Iridium PTT Global Monthly Handset Access Fee - 3 month minimum term WIth a 3 month minimum term, all Iridium PTTs handsets are billed at $122/mo
SKU: PHPTTBWMFEE3
$122 /mo
per handset
PTT service requires no SIM card for PTT service in the handset. If using phone service, a SIM card is required. Early termination fee for PTT service is $400 usd per handset (12 month term plans). *For PTT service that includes the Middle East, extra charges will apply - more
Iridium PTT Talkgroups- Important Facts ► A Talkgroup is one or more PTT service regions created by the subscriber in the Command Center Portal. ► A Talkgroup monthly subscription is based on total square kilometers (km2). A small Talkgroup = 100,000 km2. ► A small Talkgroup may have up to
5 service regions before hitting the 100,000 km2 size limit. ► Service regions may be drawn and located anywhere on the globe in the Command Center. ► PTT phones (aka radios or handsets) are assigned to a Talkgroup in the Command Center. ► Any number of PTT phones may be assigned to a Talkgroup. ► PTT phones in a Talkgroup communicate with all PTT phones from ALL service regions of that Talkgroup. ► A single PTT phone may be assigned to a maximum of 15 Talkgroups (if more than one Talkgroup is ordered).
Here are examples of sizes of small, medium and large Talkgroup sizes (total size in 1 unbroken region):
Do note that Talkgroup regions can be made up of many smaller service regions located anywhere on the planet that equal the total talkgroup size.
Small Talkgroup (up to 100,000 km2) - Unlimited Talktime - Unlimited Handsets GLOBAL USE - (Except Middle East - info) Unlimited PTT talk time. No PTT per minute costs.
May create up to 5 service regions with a 100,000 square kilometer limit - more
All Talkgroups support an unlimited number of assigned handsets at no additional cost.
SKU: PHPTT01TG
Price: $152/month per Talkgroup Free with +5 PTTs
Medium Talkgroup (up to 300,000 km2) - Unlimited Talktime - Unlimited Handsets GLOBAL USE - (Except Middle East - info) Unlimited PTT talk time. No PTT per minute costs.
May create multiple service regions for a total of 300,000 square kilometer limit - more
All Talkgroups support an unlimited number of assigned handsets at no additional cost.
SKU: PHPTT02TG
Price: $266/month per Talkgroup Free with +5 PTTs*
Large Talkgroup (up to 750,000 km2) - Unlimited Talktime - Unlimited Handsets GLOBAL USE - (Except Middle East - info) Unlimited PTT talk time. No PTT per minute costs.
May create multiple service regions for a total of 750,000 square kilometer limit - more
All Talkgroups support an unlimited number of assigned handsets at no additional cost.
SKU: PHPTT03TG
Price: $450/month
per Talkgroup
X-Large Talkgroup (up to 1,500,000 km2) - Unlimited Talktime - Unlimited Handsets GLOBAL USE - (Except Middle East - info) Unlimited PTT talk time. No PTT per minute costs.
May create multiple service region as for a total of 1,500,000 square kilometer limit - more
All Talkgroups support an unlimited number of assigned handsets at no additional cost.
This talkgroup does require approval by Iridium.
SKU: PHPTT04TG
Price: $1050/month
per Talkgroup
Jumbo Talkgroup (up to 2,250,000 km2) - Unlimited Talktime - Unlimited Handsets GLOBAL USE - (Except Middle East - info) Unlimited talk time. No PTT per minute costs.
May create multiple service region as for a total of 2,250,000 square kilometer limit - more
All Talkgroups support an unlimited number of assigned handsets at no additional cost.
This talkgroup does require approval by Iridium.
SKU: PHPTT05TG
Price: $2,400/month
per Talkgroup
The Command Center portal is included free with the PTT service -more Free Medium Talkgroups for 5 or more PTTs requires internal approval. Accounts that have multiple free Small and Medium Talkgroups must have an equal number of both. To maintain the free Talkgroup status, a minimum of 5 PTTs should be placed in that Talkgroup. Adding or removing members to a Talkgroup does not incur any charges. Updates are instant using the Command portal. Talkgroup coverage areas are defined with the PTT Command Center with drawn circles, squares and rectangles on a map. Each handset may have a maximum of 15 Talkgroups. Each Talkgroup's coverage may be split into up to 10 different service regions located anywhere on the globe. There are no restrictions on where the coverage may be placed on the earth (Middle East regions exception). A handset's access to Talkgroups can be easily disabled or enabled via the PTT Command Center. A handset's standard monthly fee will continue to be charged even when disabled in the Command Center.
Iridium Phone Service Airtime - Optional for Iridium Extreme PTTs Discounts are provided for voice phone service for subscribers of the Iridium PTT service. For North American subscribers the monthly cost is $0.00 per month (normally $45 per month)... Discounts for handsets located everywhere else are also significantly less at $15 a month. Note that and Extreme PTT phone must switch to voice mode (from PTT mode) to make and receive calls. This is done through the handset menu options explained in the Iridium Extreme PTT User Manual.
Iridium Satellite Phone Service - Iridium Extreme Handset Only Global Phone Service - No Restrictions - Free Shipping of SIM cards worldwide
Iridium Phone Monthly Service - 100% Global Plans For Global PTT Subscribers Only
$15 USD monthly fee and $1.16 per minute to any landline or cellphone worldwide.
All incoming calls are *free. SMS texting is $0.37 per text.
SKU: PHBWIRUSAGEPTTGLB
$15/month
$1.16 per voice minute
(Normally $45 per month)
Free Activation
Iridium Phone Monthly Service - North America - Map For PTT Subscribers in North America
$0 monthly fee and $1.16 USD per minute to any landline or cellphone worldwide.
All incoming calls are *free. SMS texting is $0.37 per text.
SKU: PHBWIRUSAGEPTTNA
$0/month
$1.16 per voice minute
(Normally $45 per month)
Free Activation
Unlimited Calling - Iridium To Iridium Calls - Unlimited Talktime For $35 usd a month Iridium users may call other Iridium phones for unlimited talktime.
This is an add-on
plan that works with any of our standard monthly plans (not the plans above)
and may be cancelled at any time upon request. For use with the with Iridium Extreme 9575
and 9555 satellite phones only (calling other Iridium devices that are not the 9575 and the
9555 will be charged at normal rates).
Want to add an Iridium phone to your office or other
location to take advantage of this offer?...get the docking station with external antenna here.
SKU: PHBWIRUSAGEMAX
Unlimited Talktime
$35/month
Add-On Plan
Other Iridium Plans For All Iridium Phones - All Iridium Plans
The PTT phones may use any standard Iridium service offered by Ground Control.
Please click on the link on the right to choose any plan offered.
An Iridium SIM card is required for Iridium phone services. * Incoming calls are free, but the caller is paying their phone provider's rates for calling a satellite phone. Local worldwide number here.
Iridium Extreme PTT Complete Package from Ground Control Includes: ►Iridium Extreme PTT Satellite Phone & li-ion battery (3.7 volt 3760 mAh, 13.91 watt) ►Leather phone holster with pivoting belt clip ►Hands-free retractable earpiece/microphone with PTT button and volume control ► External antenna cradle ►Mag-mount external antenna for vehicle roof with 5 foot cable ► Charging cradle & micro USB data port ►Micro USB to USB data cable ►DC vehicle adapter (10-32 volts DC input) ►AC power adapter (100-240 volts AC input) ►International AC plug adapter kit (US, EU, UK, AU plug types) ►Iridium PTT User Guide & battery install sheet
ICOM IC-Sat100 PTT Complete Package from Ground Control Includes: ►IC-Sat100 PTT Handset (with Li-Ion battery with 14.5 hour battery life) ►Upright easy to use desktop charging cradle. ► May use micro-usb cable to charge ICOM handset from vehicle or computer (2 Amp minimum). ►Belt clip. ► AC/DC power supply with International plugs for US, EU, AU, UK
ICOM IC-Sat100M PTT Complete Package from Ground Control Includes: ►IC-Sat100M PTT Tranciever (powered by DC power source... includes DC power cable with 5Amp fuse). ►Handset Speaker/Microphone with 15 position Talkgroup knob. ► Antenna Unit connected by Ethernet cable to the indoor tranciever. ►20 meter included Ethernet cable with waterproof outdoor connector to the antenna ► Assorted mounting brackets and hardware for roof-top pole/wall mounting. ► Assorted mounting brakets and hardware for indoor tranciever and speaker/mic.
ICOM PTT Accessories (scroll below for Iridium Extreme PTT accessories)
ICOM DOCKING STATION - BC-247
This charging cradle is used for both vehicle and in-building installations. MPN: BC-247 SKU: ICOMBC247
Price$395 USD ICOM PTT Not Included
Please order by email
ICOM PTT Speaker-Microphone
Used with any docking station, or just with the handset alone for vest mountshis handheld speaker-mic connects to the side of the PTT handset and has a belt-clip on the back for placing anywhere. MPN: HM-222 SKU: ICOMHM222
Vehicle Mag-Mount Antenna for ICOM PTT
The Vehicle Roof Mag-Mount antennas come in two different cable lengths. We recommend the 5.5 meter when using a docking station solution. SKU: ICOMMAG1M (1.5 meter) & SKU: ICOMMAG5M (5.5 meter)
1.5 Meter Price $94 USD
5.5 Meter Price $137 USD (Ideal for docks) Please order by email
ICOM Vehicle Mounting - Complete Kit
Includes everything needed to mount the ICOM PTT inside a vehicle including the speaker-mic, the 5.5 meter Mag-Mount antenna and the vehicle mounting bracket below.
Vehicle Mounting Bracket
Mount the ICOM BC-247 Dock into any vehicle with this non-invasive mounting arm. Recommend using the 5.5 meter Mag-Mount antenna with this solution. SKU: PHA247VEH
RST-710 Antenna - Marine or Building Mounting
The RST-710 is an passive Iridium antenna that can work with cable runs up to 30 meters (100 feet) in a maritime or fixed location. Must include one of the cables below. MPN: RST-710 SKU: BEAMRST710
Antenna Cables for RST-710
Select the antenna cable to pair with the RST-710 antenna. Max length is 30 meters.
3 Meters$140 USD 10 Meters$270 USD 15 Meters$295 USD 20 Meters$366 USD 30 Meters$480 USD Please order by email
BEAM RST-740 - Marine or Building Mounting
The RST740 Active Antenna is for long-run antenna cable runs over 30 meters and up to 104 meters. Must include an antenna cable below. MPN: RST-740 SKU: BEAMRST740
Aircraft Antenna
From slow moving to commercial jet aircraft, please email us at sales@groundcontrol.com with your aircraft type and we'll recommend the most cost effective solution.
Extra Li-Ion Batteries for Extreme PTT High-Capacity batteries. Carry more than one charged battery incase power recharging is not available. Battery is rated at 3.7 volt 3760 mAh, 13.91 watt. MPN-BAT51101 P22130675 SKU-PHIRIAPTTBAT
Price $145.00USD
Vehicle Docking Kit
ASE Headquarters 9575 PTT Extreme Place an Iridium 9575 PTT satellite phone in any vehicle. Includes palm speaker-mic for in-motion or parked PTT communication. Includes mag-mount antenna with GPS for vehicle installation.
Headquarters Docking Station Kit
ASE Headquarters 9575 PTT Extreme Place an Iridium 9575 PTT satellite PTT handset in any office, RV, trailer or any or any stationary location. This solution includes a palm speaker-mic. Comes complete with RST710 antenna (with building/fixed-location bracketing) and a 10 meter antenna cable kit. (longer antenna cables are available up to 80 meters). SKU-PHTIRIASEHQ
Grab-And-Go
ASE Bagdock with palm speaker-mic Keep it simple with a Grab-And-Go Bagdock that any location quickly setup with a powerful Iridium PTT phone - ASE-9575P-BAGDOCK SKU-PHTIRIABD
PriceCall Complete Bag Docking Kit
(Requires 9575PTT phone)
Iridium PTT Demo-Rental Case Public Safety Organizations Only
Our Demo-Rental case includes two or three Iridium PTT phones with a small global Talkgroup and access to the Command Center portal. Demo account has full portal functionality to test and modify and there is no limit to amount of PTT talktime used - Limit to 1 week rentals only.
2 PTT Handsets SKU: RENTPTT02 - $20 a day
3 PTT Handsets SKU: RENTPTT03 - $30 a day
5 Meter Mini External Antenna No Docking Station Required
This 16 foot (5 meters) external antenna connects directly to the Iridium Extreme PTT handset, placing it indoors. Comes in magnetic or bolt mounting versions. Mini Antenna Brochure MPN-IRID-ANT-RST715 SKU-PHIRIA003
Price $260.00 USD
Please Call To Order
Roof Mounted External Antenna Ships with 50 ft (15 Meter) antenna cable
When indoors, connect the Extreme satellite phone to an externally mounted antenna on the roof. No docking station necessary. (Also 20 and 25 meter length cables available. Please call for pricing.) MPN-CBL-15M-IRID SKU-PHIRIA004
North America - North American territories (for $0 Voice Service) include the below regions
(shown in green below)
:
Middle East - Global PTT service that includes all of the Middle East does have
different pricing below. Above is a image of countries and regions
classified as "Middle East"
(shown in green) as defined by Iridium. If you wish to have PTT service in these regions (as well as the rest of the globe), you will need to use
the below PTT pricing.
PTT Handset monthly fee is $108 a month per handset.
Small 100,000 km2 Talkgroup -$468 a month.
Medium 300,000 km2 Talkgroup - $899 a month.
Large 750,000 km2 Talkgroup - $2,156 a month.
Extra-Large 1,500,000 km2 Talkgroup - $5,031 a month.
Jumbo 2,250,000 km2 Talkgroup - $11,500 a month.
Here are two Iridium PTT phones... the left handset has its PTT button depressed and the right handset is receiving the voice message. Note the right handset (or group of PTT handsets) may be located an any defined region anywhere on the globe since communication is via satellite.
The Iridium PTT Command Center lets a subscriber draw one or more service regions with bounding boxes and sizable circles. These service regions are where the PTT phones in one Talkgroup will operate. You may have up to 10 service regions per Talkgroup. Service regions may be moved at any time anywhere on the globe... instantly, and all PTT phones may communicate with all PTT phone in all drawn service regions.
Hunters - Hikers - or others outside of cellular or radio range can now instantly stay connected with their peers at the touch of a button.
With an IP67 rating (can be underwater for 30 minutes at 1 meter), the ICOM IC-SAT100's audio is far better than the Iridium Extreme... It also includes voice recording, great for hearing what was just said. Also includes text messaging and many other features.
Mining - Oil & Gas - and other remote operations can keep the team connected with everyone else without building out or maintaining any infrastructure. Iridium PTT is 100% global and ready to implement anywhere right now.
On top right of the IC-Sat100 is the volume knob, next to a Talkgroup selector. The orange button is for emergencies, and the LED light to the right of it shows the current status of the handset.
The optional Iridium PTT shoulder holster places a hand-mic on your chest for instant communication - more
The shoulder holster includes an amplified audio mode activated with three quick clicks on the mic.
The Iridium PTT phone can easily switch over to Phone Mode by selecting "Menu" and then selecting "Switch to Phone" as shown above. It takes about 10 seconds to switch over to phone mode. It takes about 20 seconds to switch back to PTT mode from Phone Mode.
The clip on the back of the holster is designed so that it won't easily slip off. The clip also swivels 90 degrees either direction from the shown position.
The system ships with an external antenna that allows for on-the move PTT and phone access without the need for a docking station. However, we do recommend a docking station for more permanent solutions.
Government entities may communicate with teams located over the hill or on the other side of the planet at the touch of a button. Latency is less than half a second.
Communicate with a group of PTT radio-hansets at the touch of a button.
