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Garmin inReach Messenger plus

Garmin inReach Messenger plus

Regular price £424.99 GBP
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-- NEW -- The ability to also send voice recordings, photos and group messaging on the Garmin Messenger™ app

SAY IT. SHOW IT. SHARE IT.

Tell them you miss them. Show them the view. Share the experience. With an active inReach subscription, the trailblazing inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator lets you exchange text, photo and voice messages2  when your adventure takes you beyond mobile service range. Plus the durable design withstands extreme temperatures and the battery lasts for weeks.
Explore with peace of mind knowing you can trigger an interactive SOS message.


EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WITHOUT MOBILE PHONE SERVICE

PAIR WITH THE GARMIN MESSENGER SMARTPHONE APP FOR GROUP MESSAGING AND MORE

TRIGGER AN INTERACTIVE SOS MESSAGE TO GARMIN RESPONSE, OUR 24/7-STAFFED INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION CENTRE

USE THE GARMIN EXPLORE SMARTPHONE APP TO PLAN YOUR TRIP, TRACK YOUR ACTIVITY AND MORE

EASILY NAVIGATE BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED WITH THE TRACBACK® ROUTING FEATURE

USE THE GARMIN EXPLORE APP TO SHARE YOUR GPS LOCATION WITH LIVE TRACK

1Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
2Photo and voice messaging is available only with select devices enabled with inReach technology and requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Specs

 
LENS MATERIAL Chemically strengthened glass
Physical dimensions 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm (3.1″ x 2.5″ x 0.9″)
Mass 117.2g (4.1oz)
Water resistance class IPX7
Display type Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective Memory-In-Pixel (MIP)
Display dimensions, W x H 2.53 x 1.1 cm, 2.74 cm diagonal (1″ x 0.43″, 1.08″ diagonal)
Display Resolution, W x H 160x68 pixels
Battery Internal lithium-ion battery
Battery life Up to 120 hours of text message or location information sent every 2 minutes in power-saving messaging mode; up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode.
Up to 600 hours of text message or location information sent every 10 minutes in power-saving messaging mode; up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode.
Send up to 250 multimedia messages on a single battery charge.
Up to 1 year from power off
Note: Battery life estimates assume use with a full view of the sky. Battery life may be significantly reduced by obstructions or dense trees.
Connector USB-C

Maps and memory

Automatic routing (precise road navigation) Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
BirdsEye Yes (via Garmin Explore app)
Includes detailed hydrographic information (coastlines of seas, lakes and rivers, wetlands, as well as permanent and seasonal streams) Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
Includes searchable points of interest (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts, and picnic areas) Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests and wilderness areas Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
Waypoints/favorites/positions Yes (via Garmin Explore app)
Courses Yes (via Garmin Explore app)

Sensors

GPS Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
BeiDou Yes
Compass Yes
Very sensitive receiver Yes
GPS compass (while moving) Yes

Telephone functions useful for everyday use

Garmin Messenger App Compatibility Yes

Security and monitoring features

LiveTrack App Yes

Features for outdoor activities

Point to point navigation Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
TracBack®  

inReach® Features

Interactive SOS function Yes
inReach weather forecast Yes
Receiving and sending text messages to SMS numbers and email addresses Yes
Receiving and sending text messages to other inReach devices Yes
Send and receive group messages. Yes
Sending and receiving photos Yes
Sending and receiving voice messages Yes
Sending and receiving 1600 character messages Yes
Sharing locations with other inReach devices Yes
MapShare support with tracking function Yes
Virtual keyboard for typing your own messages Yes
InReach® compatible Yes

External applications

Compatible with Garmin Explore ™ app Yes
Garmin Explore Service Support Yes
Smartly switch between Wi-Fi, cellular and satellite networks with the Garmin Messenger app Yes

Connections

Wireless connectivity Bluetooth®

In the box

- inReach® Messenger Plus
- Type A to Type C USB cable
- Garmin documentation

FAQ's

1. When do I choose and activate my inReach Messenger plus service plan?

You do this online with Garmin as you register and set up your inReach Satellite Communicator.

2. How much is the contract for the Garmin inReach Messenger plus?

Garmin has various options available, you can view those online here.

3. Does the Garmin inReach Messenger work plus using mobile phone signal?

Optimised inReach messaging uses a mobile connection of your smartphone when it’s available, then it seamlessly switches to a 100% global Iridium® satellite network when you go beyond available mobile coverage range.

4. How to your carry the inReach Messenger plus?

The inReach Messenger has a Lanyard attachment slot, we stock the following Garmin Lanyards that are compatible with the device or you could use your own.
Garmin quick release Lanyard
Garmin Retractable Lanyard
When sending a message it is recommend that the device his held flat with the Garmin Logo and LCD screen pointing upwards as this is where the patch antenna is.


5. Does the inReach work in every country?

inReach devices operate on the Iridium satellite network, which provides 100% global coverage. However, some countries require prior permission for the authorized use of a satellite communication device and some countries have banned the use of satellite communications devices. In addition, United States embargoes prohibit providing satellite communications products and services in some countries.

The list below provides our best understanding of countries that may regulate or prohibit the use of a satellite communicator or are on a list of U.S. embargoed countries:

  • Taliban controlled Afghanistan
  • Crimea region of the Ukraine
  • Cuba
  • Georgia (SMS)
  • India
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Myanmar
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • China
  • Russia

*Regulations and the list above may change without notice. It is important to review the restrictions for satellite communicators for any country you may be travelling to in order to avoid issues for using or carrying an inReach satellite communication device. Your travel destination may have recently changed its laws or policies for various reasons. The US State Department has a list of foreign embassies and consulates that you can contact for more information.

NOTE: SMS messages to Telecom Personal Argentina or Georgia (country) subscribers cannot be delivered as there is currently no route available to this carrier through our international SMS delivery partner. Ghana does not currently have SMS messaging. Currently, there is also an issue with inReach messages being received by SMS phone numbers in Mexico and Romania. For more details, see - inReach Messages Not Received by SMS Phone Numbers in Mexico and inReach Messages Not Received by SMS Phone Numbers in Romania

 

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