Case Study: Using ICOM SAT100 radios to ease communication and improve safety for long-distance mountain running event

The Solution | Global PTT Functionality

According to Shane, the ICOM SAT100 radios “filled the gaps we had in our communications plan” by connecting their safety teams to race control hub. In the event of a competitor suffering an injury, the situation can be transmitted back to race headquarters once the safety team are on location.

The SAT100 opened up communication opportunities to even the most off-grid regions, and the PTT functionality from one-to-many individuals was one of the features that Shane praised.

Due to their ruggedised housing, the SAT100 radios are made for outdoor, unpredictable environments. They’re dust-tight and waterproof which means they are even more at home at an Ourea Event.

The Impact

After using the SAT100 radios for some of his events, Shane experienced vastly improved levels of communication efficiency. The immediacy of communication in hard-to-reach areas also means that steps are being taken to further safeguard competitors.

“Together with great levels of customer service from Global Telesat Communications, the ICOM SAT100s solved many of the communications challenges we face at our events. Satellite press-to-talk radios have so many advantages over cellular and wide-area radio networks in the mountains and over huge distances.” – Shane Ohly, Race Director

Find Out More

For more information about the IC-SAT100 please contact a GTC representative or visit the SAT-1OO product page.