Question SAT phone recommendations?

[Neal]

I have a Garmin inReach Mini 2 which is great with the ability to text as well. However, in recent seminars at Oshkosh 2023 SAT phone is still a topic and still has me wondering. Is it worth it, if so, what are the recommendations and costs?

 

[ve6yeq]

I am part of the text messaging generation that only uses voice calls when there is no other alternative so I went with the Garmin Inreach Mini 2 for personal comms beyond cell coverage.

I could see that voice comms might be useful for talking to flight services, ATC, etc. but in northern Canada, I am not planning on relying on them at all while en route and beyond VHF range.