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Sat phones I stand corrected - I rented 2 for the TERREX in 2012 in Scotland but we had them for 10 days with Insurance and at the time they did lob a whack on for delivery. Prices have come down and they chuck in delivery. Still they didn't get used and I'm happy about that.

In answer to your question. what would I use, without question VHF. Thinking about the kind of incidents you need response on as well as the general management of an event. I want the ability to communicate with all people on the event not just one who happens to have a sat phone.

I also believe that you can do with less marshals if you have good communications. The ones you have are far more effective in their role if they understand the bigger picture of what is going on with the event. Adding trackers also takes that to a new level.

The only disadvantage is that communication is public so if it is a sensitive incident be it medical or race related (e.g think we need DQ x) then phone needs to be used.

Wheeze I'm not planning on testing in the brecons (can't even say if ITERA will got there). But I am travelling to cardiff a few times in the coming months and I'm happy to bring this kit down for you to try out.

I have handled 4 or 5 Thurya phones over the years.. never used one though as none of them worked! the do feel like a fisher price toy. That was a few years ago but as already said there is a reason why many companies / military use Iridium.

Feel free to email me if anyone has any specific questions. James(at)openadventure.com