Have you ever wondered what your satellite technician was saying? Were they using really technical jargon that you didn’t understand? Use this glossary about Satellite Basics Terms to understand what they were saying. And don’t worry we have attached a PDF so that you can download this and use it wherever you are. Download the… Read More
Read MoreInmarsat Termination Dates & Retirement Dates of select Satellite Services. Of immediate interest is the March 31, 2018 termination of Inmarsat’s Fleet 33 (F33) and Fleet 55 (F55) Marine Satellite Services. Included in the listing are Mackay’s recommended upgrade path options to consider when replacing the F33 and F55 terminals/service, and others no longer supported. Inmarsat… Read More
Read MoreRaleigh, NC, USA Oct. 17, 2017. . . Mackay Communications, Inc.®, a worldwide marine electronics and airtime service provider, is proud to announce it has signed a Partner agreement with Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L) to distribute its award-winning Fleet Xpress service to the global maritime market including deep sea vessels, commercial fishing, oil and gas, defense,… Read More
Read MoreSince mid-August, Mackay Satellite has committed a dedicated team to fulfill the continuous demand for satellite communications equipment and airtime plans, in the wake of three major hurricanes in Houston, Florida and the Caribbean. Initially supplying hurricane preparedness response teams and individuals; the efforts have decidedly ramped up to support ongoing emergency relief, and community… Read More
Read MoreVisit Mackay Communications’ Satellite Services team at one of our upcoming trade show exhibits, conferences or seminars. We look forward to discussing how satellite communications equipment and service can best fit your application and improve your business operations. Any questions, feel free to contact us at: Mackay Satellite Services +1 919-850-3100, satserv@mackaycomm.com Mackay Land-Mobile Satellite 2017… Read More
Read MoreUpdated Summary – Inmarsat Legacy Closure Dec. 30, 2016 – Impacted Services ———————————————————— As Inmarsat B and Mini-M service comes to a close (December 30, 2016), after decades of serving the maritime community with reliable communications, Mackay looks forward to working with customers to meet their communications needs with enhanced alternatives. Mackay offers a full… Read More
Read MoreVisit Mackay at one of our upcoming 2016 tradeshow exhibits, conferences or seminars. We look forward to discussing how our maritime electronics and satellite communications equipment and service can best fit your operational needs. Any questions feel free to contact us at: Mackay Marine Sales +1 281-479-1515, marinesales@mackaymarine.com Mackay Satellite Services +1 919-850-3100, satserv@mackaycomm.com Mackay Marine… Read More
Read MoreVisit Mackay at one of our upcoming 2015 tradeshow exhibits, conferences or seminars. We look forward to discussing how our maritime electronics and satellite communications equipment and service can best fit your operational needs. Any questions feel free to contact us at: Mackay Marine Sales +1 281-479-1515, marinesales@mackaymarine.com Mackay Satellite Services +1 919-850-3100, satserv@mackaycomm.com… Read More
Read MoreDecember 2013 Update (from April 2013): New Details for acquiring FREE Critical Firmware Upgrades – for current* COBHAM (Thrane & Thrane) SAILOR FleetBroadband (150, 250 & 500) and EXPLORER 325 & 727 Vehicular BGAN (land) satellite terminal users – affecting functionality of IP Handset after April 2013. Click here for the most recent Details and Upgrade Instructions… Read More
Read MoreIn preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, Mackay Communications, in consultation with Urban Search & Rescue (US&R), FEMA and FDNY, has developed a portable, tactical communications kit for disaster response situations. The Mackay Emergency Communications Kit was recently deployed to assist mudslide rescue efforts in Washington. Kit design was specified to enable immediate communications for… Read More
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