This is the antenna for a Mini-M satellite telephone enabling the Moksha crew to send and receive voice, fax and data transmissions via the Inmarsat network of satellites. One of the main reasons for having this system (as well as giving peace of mind to our families!) is to provide a link with schools.

>> ALTHOUGH CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET or sending large file sizes (e.g. video clips) via the Mini-M is painfully slow (and expensive) at a sluggish 2400 baud line speed, Stratos Communications of Newfoundland in Canada have developed compression software that allows speeds of up to 9600, drastically reducing both transmission time and cost.

For more information about the Mini-M and the Stratosnet compression software, look up www.stratos.ca on the Internet or email heather_griffin@stratos.ca or call her on (1) 888 766 1313 or (1) 709 748 4831.

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