Question 1

Will the Messenger transmit and receive through overhead obstructions like a tent roof?

Accepted Answer

Garmin plays it safe and conservative with their messaging so you won't get a real world answer from them. I have been using InReach devices since 2018 in varied backcountry environments - mountains, river valleys, deep narrow canyons, forests, open desert. In a lightweight backpacking type tent with a clear view of the sky, with the device kept *outside* of your pack - it will send and receive messages & SOS similarly to how it would sitting outside. I commonly hang the device on loops inside my tent and it works totally fine. A layer of  silnylon, DCF material, etc. does not substantially block Iridium satellite reception. What will be a problem is if you keep the device buried in your pack and inside your tent - then you have multiple material layers and possibly metal frames and such in the way. This will make satellite reception either bad or impossible. A lot of negative reviews of this device stem from user error such as keeping it buried inside a pack. Any dense tree cover or narrow, tall canyon walls in your direct overhead vicinity will cause delays in reception, but this has never been an actual impediment to use. It's likely your messages still get across, they will just take longer time (say an hour, or two - instead of a few minutes). Ultimately my experience is these things work better than Garmin claims and the only time I've had real bonafide reception problems was in the deepest parts of a slot canyon in southern Utah. There's your answer from a real world user.

Question 2

What are the various monthly charges please?

Accepted Answer

15 a month and 12x12 if paying for a full year.

Then there's also a 30 dollar activation fee 35 dollar program fee and each message is 50 cents with 160 characters counting as one message.

Sounds super excessive unless you do Iron Man or do training in very remote areas.

Question 3

Can an external antenna be attached (like a sat phone uses) to work inside of a vehicle or building?

Accepted Answer

There is not an external antenna, must be outside with a clear view of the sky.

For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny

Question 4

Does it come with own cellular number or email address like in Zoleo ? That you can give it out to others to contact you ?

Accepted Answer

Your inReach® Messenger device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium® satellite network. You can send messages to an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device that uses inReach technology. Each message you send includes your location details where allowed.

For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny

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GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number)	00753759292355
OS1	Garmin OS
UPC	753759292355
resolution	160 x 68
おすすめ度	4.5 5つ星のうち4.5 (426) var
オーディオアウトプットモード	デジタル
コネクティビティプロトコル	Wi-Fi
スポーツタイプ	アウトドアライフスタイル
タッチスクリーン、声認識、他の有無	ボタン
タッチ画面タイプ	抵抗膜方式
ディスプレイの種類	太陽光で読める、モノクロ、透過型メモリーインピクセル(MIP)
バッテリー付属の有無	はい
バッテリ平均持続時間	28 日
ブランド名	ガーミン(GARMIN)
メーカー名	Garmin
メーカー型番	010-02672-00
ユニット数	1.0 個
レンズマウントの種類	手持ち。
互換デバイス	スマートフォン
付属品総数	1
同梱商品	inReach Messenger、Type A - Type C USBケーブル、ドキュメント
品目寸法（L x W x H）	6.4長さ x 2.3幅 x 7.9高さ cm
商品の追加説明1	インタラクティブなSOSアラート。, インリーチ天気予報サービス, グループメッセージ。, コンパクトで頑丈なデザイン。, シームレスなConnectionGroupメッセージング。, トラックバックルーティング。, 位置情報共有, 双方向メッセージング。, 安全充電。, 柔軟な衛星放送時間プラン
商品の重量	4 オンス
商品種別	ハンドヘルプGPS。
地図タイプ1	北アメリカ
型番	A04354
対応する衛星測位システム	GPS, QZSS, ガリレオ, ベイドゥ
画面サイズの単位	2.74 センチメートル
発売年・モデルイヤー	2022
管理方法	アプリ
車両の種類と互換性がある	すべての車種。
通信・接続インターフェース	ANT+, Bluetooth, Bluetooth。

Garmin inReach® メッセンジャー衛星通信機、グローバル双方向メッセージング。

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