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To: engineer who wrote (15867)	8/17/2000 11:37:01 AM
From: Rocket Scientist	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29987

Globalstar web site has been updated... First a new coverage map, dated August 1 replaces the June 30 variant. Good news: it shows two-thirds of Russia now within coverage from two Gateways (Moscow and Novosibersk); earlier information wasn't clear whether Novosibersk GW was really operational. Bad news: country list of 41 countries is a net add of only one (Russia) relative to previous list. Every single country that had been labeled in service by 9/30 is now labeled in service by 10/31. Caribbean is said to be in service by 12/31, N. Atlantic by 10/31 and Alaska never, contrary to GUSA information. Several other changes in the site have been made. A number of testimonials have been added (pasted below) and the "G Around the World " material has been reformatted and extended. Testimonials: "Globalstar in Action What People Are Saying About Globalstar... "The quality was so good I thought it was on cell, but I checked and it was on satellite! No turkey-gobble calling tones, and no real noticeable time delay in voice transmission. Nice product well done". Chris Kelly Publisher, BoatTEST.com "…Right now my position is around 43 degrees North and 61-62 degrees West which is South of Newfoundland about 200 miles. I want to tell you this has been an absolutely perfect device: It worked fantastically". Jim Otton Trans-Atlantic Sailer - Europe One New Man Star Challenge 2000 Using the new Globalstar satellite phone is almost addictive; it's a superb 'must-have' communications tool." Harold Ort Popular Communications "Cellular roaming costs make a satellite call cost-effective. It's amazing to me that it costs so much to use analog networks…while I wouldn't carry the Globalstar phone for most of my usage - in Boston and in other heavily populated areas - the moment I go out of town, it is the one phone / service I consistently wish I had. It has a wonderful battery life, and works great." Dan Tyler Partner, Giotto Perspectives "On Sunday June 18, 2000, the Team was activated to rescue 2 individuals stuck on the side of a cliff (aka Cliffhangers) in the Off Road Vehicle area of San Gabriel Canyon. Upon arriving at scene, it was determined that we not only had the original 2 victims, both male juveniles, but another 4 adults that got stuck attempting to rescue the 2 boys. The satellite phone was used to call for additional resources. Radio communications in this area are not clear so it was great having clear, crisp communication provided by the satellite phone. We obtained the resources needed and, after 5 hours of difficult work, safely extracted all 6 victims". Captain Greg Anderson San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team "

To: engineer who wrote (15867)	8/17/2000 4:18:01 PM
From: akmike	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 29987

Your friend must have gone fishing in Southeastern Alaska. You can buy a G* phone through dealers in Ketchikan, Juneau and Craig. That covers about 5% of the pilots and outfitters in Alaska. In Anchorage where I live and where someone could sell phones to 65-70% of the Alaska market there will be a local vendor "soon" according to Sam at World Communications who I understand control the marketing rights to Alaska. When I met last week with executives of Alaska Digitel, the local CDMA wireless operator, they had barely heard of G* and had not yet even inquired as to how their customer base could cover up the many holes in their coverage, let alone how they could sell G* phones to augment their service. I agree with Gregg Powers that the vertical market for private pilots is huge. I also will not be surprised if someday it is the law for guides, outfitters, and the like who make a living taking others into the wilderness not to carry an operable sat phone with them for emergencies.