Description
Portable Satellite Communications
The Grab ‘N’ Go system keeps the docking equipment, audio accessories, antenna, and power connections together in a large transport case. It can be moved between vehicles, command locations, remote work sites, and temporary operating areas without permanently installing a complete docking system at each location.
Private and Hands-Free Audio
The privacy handset serves two operating purposes. When placed in its mounting cup, the dock routes audio through the external speaker and microphone for hands-free operation. When removed, the handset provides private listening and speaking for standard voice calls or PTT communications.
In PTT mode, the operator can transmit using the convenience key on the docked Iridium Extreme PTT handset while the privacy handset is removed from its cup. In standard phone mode, lifting the privacy handset can answer an incoming call.
External Iridium and GPS Antenna
The included magnetic-mount dual-mode antenna provides separate Iridium and GPS connections through a 5-meter cable. It allows the antenna to be positioned outside a vehicle or shelter with a clearer view of the sky while the case remains inside or in a more accessible operating position.
Vehicle and External Power
The integrated DriveDOCK Extreme accepts 9–32VDC input and charges the docked Iridium handset during operation. The included vehicle cigarette-lighter adapter supports temporary mobile deployments without requiring permanent vehicle wiring. An optional internal backup-power kit is available for the large case configuration.
Field Applications
The portable format is suited to:
- Emergency response and disaster recovery
- Mobile command and coordination
- Commercial transportation
- Mining and remote industrial work
- Government and public-safety operations
- Temporary satellite communication deployments
The case is weather-resistant, but it should not be submerged or treated as a fully waterproof enclosure.
Technical Specifications
Power
- Input voltage: 9–32VDC
- Maximum input current: 2A
- Standby consumption at 12VDC: 70mA / 0.84W
- Transmit and charging consumption at 12VDC: 0.7A / 8.4W
- Sleep-mode consumption: 5mA / 60mW
- Charges the docked Iridium Extreme handset
- Optional internal backup-power kit available
Weight
- 0.25 kg / 0.55 lb.
Durability
- Case operating temperature: -10°C to 55°C
- DriveDOCK operating temperature: -30°C to 70°C
- DriveDOCK storage temperature: -35°C to 85°C
- Dock operating humidity: Below 85% RH, non-condensing
- Dual-mode antenna operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Weather-resistant hard case
Included
- Large weather-resistant hard case
- Beam DriveDOCK Extreme
- Beam privacy handset with mounting cup
- External speaker
- External microphone
- RST705 magnetic-mount Iridium/GPS antenna
- 5-meter antenna and GPS cabling
- Vehicle cigarette-lighter DC power adapter
- Lid-closing stopper
- Iridium Extreme 9575 or 9575 PTT handset sold separately
Additional
- Dock: Beam DriveDOCK Extreme
- Compatible handsets: Iridium Extreme 9575 and Iridium Extreme PTT
- Antenna type: Magnetic-mount dual-mode Iridium/GPS
- Antenna cable length: 5 m / 16.4 ft.
- Iridium antenna frequency: 1616–1626 MHz
- GPS antenna frequency: 1575.42 MHz ±5 MHz
Calling Features
- Iridium satellite voice support
- Iridium Push-to-Talk support
- Private corded-handset calling
- Hands-free operation with the privacy handset in its cup
- External speaker and microphone
- Adjustable audio volume
- Charges the handset while docked
Interfaces
- External Iridium antenna connection
- External GPS antenna connection
- USB data interface
- Privacy-handset connection
- External speaker and microphone connections
- 9–32VDC power input
