Garmin inReach® Messenger Compact satellite communicator

Features

Overview: The Garmin inReach Messenger is a small, rugged satellite communicator lets you stay in touch with others when you're off the grid. Messenger pairs via Bluetooth with compatible smartphones or select Garmin devices, allowing you to send and receive text messages, either through your phone's cellular network or the global Iridium Satellite Network. The Garmin Messenger™ app is required on your smart device. The inReach Messenger has a built-in rechargeable battery and comes with a USB charging cable. The device's dimensions are: Width-2.511", Height-0.879", Depth-3.107"; Weight-4 ounces.

Iridium® Satellite Network: The inReach Messenger communicates on the Iridium® Satellite Network, a group of 66 active satellites that provide 100% global coverage. Messenger lets you send and receive text messages, whether you're in cellular range or not. In addition, when an emergency arises, you can send an SOS message to Garmin IERCC (International Emergency Response Coordination Center), a professional global monitoring system operating 24/7. The IERCC staff can respond to your message, track your device, and notify emergency responders in your area. Use of the Iridium Satellite Network requires an active subscription. Annual plans, with a 12-month contract, are ideal for year-round usage, and feature lower monthly fees. For seasonal or occasional use, Monthly Freedom plans (minimum 30-day commitment) let you pay for airtime only when you need it. There are Consumer Plans for individuals and families with three levels: Safety, Recreation, and Expedition, and Professional Plans for businesses, teams, and organizations with Basic, Advanced, and Unlimited levels.

Global Positioning: The device is equipped with a high-sensitivity receiver that uses overhead satellites to pinpoint your location. It uses GPS, the US-based Global Positioning System, as well as Galileo, the European Global Navigation Satellite System, Beidou from China, and QZSS, the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System from Japan. Messenger has an electronic compass that shows your heading and speed.

Garmin Messenger™ App: The Messenger app lets you extend your cellphone coverage beyond your local cellular network or available Wi-Fi network. When paired with the Garmin inReach Messenger or other inReach device, you can send and receive text messages along the Iridium Global Satellite Network. Your phone automatically and seamlessly switches between Wi-Fi wireless networks, broadband cellular, and the Iridium satellite network, depending on your coverage. The Garmin Messenger app is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 14.0 or later, and Android smartphones running Android 7.0 and up.

Tracking: Tracking records your path as you travel. As you track, the device logs your location, and updates the track line at a specific log interval. You can also set the level of detail used in your activity recording. Tracking logs your location and updates the track line as you travel. The recorded track log is transmitted over the satellite network at regular intervals. Friends and family can view your track and location on the web-based MapShare portal.

TracBack: If you get lost, you can use the TracBack feature to retrace your path back to its beginning.

inReach Weather: inReach Messenger can lets you receive weather information through your inReach subscription. The device can send a message to request basic, premium, or marine weather forecasts. These forecasts can be for your current location or a new location, such as a saved waypoint. There are additional charges for requesting weather forecasts.

Waterproof: Messenger has a compact, rugged design with a durable, impact-resistant body and a water-resistant covering. The control buttons are sealed, and the SOS and USB-C port feature waterproof flaps to keep dirt and moisture out of the connectors. Messenger is water-rated to the IEC Standard 60529 IPX7, which means it can withstand accidental immersion in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.

Display: inReach Messenger is equipped with a 1" x 0.43" (1.08" diagonal) monochrome display with a resolution of 160 x 68 pixels.

Battery: The inReach Messenger is equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, that charges via the USB-C port on its side panel. The battery will not charge if it is outside of the charging temperature range of 32°F to 113°F (0°-45°C). A fully charged battery offers the following battery life:

Reverse Charging: When your smartphone battery level gets low, you can charge it using the reserve battery life in the inReach Messenger. The Reverse Charging feature lasts for up to 20 minutes before shutting off automatically. You can Reverse Charge your device until the battery level in the Messenger goes below 25%.