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SkyMate is your global wireless communication solution. It puts the power of
global satellite technology within easy reach of every boater. Only SkyMate's
patent pending technology combines three essential data services in one
compact, easy to use and affordable system. Whether you're cruising the
coastline or crossing the Atlantic, SkyMate enhances your boating experience
and gives you The Power to Explore.
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Explore
the Possibilities |
Keep in Touch
- Send & Receive email
- Send messages via fax and voice
- Report your position
- Get scores, stocks, and news via Yahoo!
Alerts
Stay Safe
- NEXRAD Weather Radar
- NOAA Weather Charts
- Buoy Reports
- 1-5 day customized forecasts
Protect Your Boat
- Monitor bilge, battery, and AC power
while away from your boat with the SkyMate SentryMate
Monitoring Kit.
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| Satellite
Coverage Map |
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| Your SkyMate system
will work anywhere in the US and Canadian inland and coastal
waters out to 1500 miles offshore. Service is available in the
Caribbean, South America, Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia
for a small additional fee. Contact Customer Service for
details |
| PC System Requirements |
| The table below details the
minimum and recommended system requirements your PC should
have to run SkyMate. |
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System
Requirements
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Recommended
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Minimum
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OS
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Windows
ME/XP/NT/2000
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Windows
98se
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Processor
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1GHz
Pentium III
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400MHz
Pentium II
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Memory
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128MB
Memory
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64MB
Memory
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Screen
Resolution
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1024X768
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800x600
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Disk
Space
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250MB
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50MB
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Download Flash
Demo
| Hardware |
SkyMate 100 Communicator Kit
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| Everything you need for a basic
installation. Includes the SkyMate satellite
communicator, connector cables, message indicator light
and PC software.
$799.00 |
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SkyMate SentryMate Monitoring Kit
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| Lets you take advantage of the SkyMate
SentryMate monitoring service. Includes a battery, bilge
and AC power sensors, mode control switch and data
cables.
$249.00 |
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Internal GPS Card and Antenna
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| Have a GPS receiver card installed in
your SkyMate 100 Communicator
$225.00 |
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VHF Antenna Sharing Kit
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| Includes an RF switch and cables,
allowing you to use your existing VHF antenna.
$79.00 |
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QuickStart Kit
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| Everything you need to easily relocate
your SkyMate 100 from one boat to another including a
battery, cigarette lighter adapter, and AC/DC adapter.
$120.00 |
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Reserve Battery
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| Reserve Battery powers your SkyMate for
days in the event of a power failure.
$85.00 |
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Satellite Antenna
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| An approved 38" fiberglass VHF
band satellite antenna provides a strong, reliable
connection to our network of low-earth-orbit satellites.
$79.00 |
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USB Adapter
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| For computers that have no serial port,
but do have USB ports.
$39.00 |
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Antenna Rail Mount
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| Rail ratchet mount reinforced nylon UV
resistant with knob. Ratchet design with hole for loran
or GPS cable. Vertical or horizontal installation on
rails of 7/8" (22mm) and 1" (25mm). Designed
for antennas up to 8 feet (2,40m). Standard thread
1"x14. .
$15.00 |
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| Service Plans |
| Service
Plan |
Base
Charge Per Month |
No.
of Position Reports Per Day Included |
SkyMate
SentryMate Monitoring Service Included |
Additional
Characters Sent/Received Included |
Charge
per additional 1,000 Characters sent/received |
| Platinum |
$69.99 |
2 |
Yes |
50,000 |
$1.40 |
| Gold |
$34.99 |
2 |
Yes |
20,000 |
$1.70 |
| Silver |
$15.99 |
2 |
Yes |
8,000 |
$2.00 |
| Drydock |
$4.99 |
0 |
No |
0 |
NA |
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| The three SkyMate
Service Plans - Platinum/Gold/Silver - each include a monthly
base charge that includes a specified amount of data sent and
received over the satellite network PLUS two daily position
reports and use of the SkyMate SentryMate monitoring service.
Additional data is charged at a specified rate per character.
SkyMate also offers a "Drydock"
plan for periods of 3 months or longer when you won't be using
your boat at all. For a small monthly charge, your account
remains open and accessable through Webmail.
There is no need to choose a plan when you
purchase SkyMate. A plan is chosen is part of the activation
process after you have received your SkyMate system. A
one-time $49.99 activation fee will be charged on activation.
SkyMate Service Plans are designed to give
you flexibility as your boating activity fluctuates throughout
the year. You can change your plan simply by calling Customer
Service at 1-866-SKYMATE. |
| SkyMate Monthly Usage |
The following table estimates
the monthly cost of using SkyMate for various User Profiles
and the SkyMate subscriber average.
| User
Profile |
Email/Fax/Voice
Msgs(1) |
Weather:
Coastal & NEXRAD(2) |
Weather:
High Seas & Charts(3) |
Position
Reports |
Characters
Per Month |
Plan |
Monthly
Cost |
| Mostly
Messaging |
150 |
10 |
0 |
60 |
50,000 |
Platinum |
$69.99 |
| Mostly
Weather-Coastal |
50 |
50 |
5 |
60 |
47,500 |
Platinum |
$69.99 |
| Mostly
Weather-Offshore |
50 |
0 |
30 |
60 |
60,000 |
Platinum |
$83.99 |
Tracking
Only
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0 |
0 |
0 |
360 |
6,000 |
Silver |
$15.99 |
| Subscriber
Average |
51 |
15 |
3 |
30 |
27,300 |
Gold |
$34.99 |
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(1) Average 300 characters
per message
(2) Average 500 characters per weather report
(3) Average 1,500 characters per weather report |
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