Echo Satellite Communications, Inc.

Satellite communications...indoors

OTC Ticker: ECSC

1250 Wood Branch Park Drive
Suite 400
Houston, TX 77079
ph: (281) 340-9700

SatMAX

The patented SatMAX® system is an advanced communications system available in both fixed and portable unit solutions. The SatMAX system enables Iridium Handset customers to make multiple concurrent and fully wireless, satellite voice calls and allows data connectivity from the safety of any indoor location.

Historically satellite phones were only utilized in outdoor environments; customers now have the ability to access Iridium’s dependable and uninterrupted global network from virtually any indoor location in the world. Click here for SatMAX Brochure and Data Sheet.

How SatMAX Works
Typically, satellite-based phone technology requries line-of-sight to a satellite - that means users have to go outside to use their satellite phones. The SatMAX System extends that functionality by offering the unique ability to utilize the same satellite technology indoors.
The SatMAX System creates a satellite communications "hotspot" that enables fully wireless coverage for multiple concurrent users in any non-line-of-sight environment. With the SatMAX System, users of the Iridium satellite network can now use their existing satellite phones or data terminals to make multiple concurrent calls within SatMAX-enabled "hotspot" areas from anywhere on Earth.
The technology enables routine, mission critical and backup communications that can improve safety and security, emergency preparedness and response, user productivity, mobility, problem solving and mission support. Click for SatMAX Portable and Fixed Rack Mount Unit building wiring diagrams.
Who Needs SatMAX?
Any organization that requires:
- Dependable, uninterrupted communication from inside buildings or enclosed structures, below decks on ships, obstructed areas or underground...everywhere!
- Reliable voice and data communications for everyday use in locations, facilities or areas where there is limited or no wire-line or cellular coverage or where outdoor use of Iridium satellite phones is not possible or practical.
- Emergency communications in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, etc.
- Backup communications in the event primary wire-line, cellular, radio or other communications systems become inoperable.
The SatMAX Alpha ECS is the ideal wireless indoor satellite communications system for any organization that needs highly reliable primary, backup, or emergency voice and data communications including:
- Government Agencies
- US Military
- Healthcare Organizations
- Petro-Chemical Industry
- Educational Organizations
- Aviation Industry
- State & Local Agencies
- First Responders
- AID Agencies
SatMAX Fixed Rack Mount Unit
The SatMAX Fixed Rack Mount System is an advanced communications device that enables users to quickly and easily make fully wireless, satellite voice and data communications available from the safety of any indoor location.
The SatMAX Fixed Rack Mount System can be permanently installed into buildings, ships, data centers, emergency response vehicles, emergency command centers, and commercial trains. The SatMAX system can be utilized in any structure that requires satellite communications for disaster recovery or is located in a rural geographical area that has no means of traditional terrestrial or cellular telecommunications.
Site evaluation, design and installation services available.
For information please contact us today!
SatMAX Alpha ECS Portable
The SatMAX Alpha Emergency Communications System is an Iridium based satellite phone emergency communications system designed for Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness.
The Alpha ECS is an advanced portable communications system that enables users to quickly and easily make fully wireless, satellite voice communication available from any indoor location. The Alpha ECS, installed within a Storm Case, provides protection and durability for your communication equipment.
The SatMAX Alpha ECS, coupled with Iridium satellite phones, can enable multiple concurrent calls within SatMAX-enable “Hotspot” areas from anywhere on Earth. The technology enables routine, mission critical and backup communications that can improve safety and security, emergency preparedness and response, user productivity, mobility, problem solving and mission support.
The SatMAX Alpha ECS is the ideal portable wireless indoor satellite communications system for any organization that needs highly reliable primary, backup, or emergency voice and data communications.
The SatMAX ALPHA ECS Includes:
- (4) Iridium Antennas
- (4) Pre-Connectorized Low-Loss Coax Cables
- Internal Rechargeable Battery
- (1) Vehical Power Charger Converter
- Installation / Operating Manual
Optional site evaluation, design, and installation for pre-wire implementations is available.
For information please contact us today!
Iridium Test Equipment
The SatMAX system with its powerful versatility can be utilized for testing Iridium based technologies indoors.
Customers that utilize Iridium based technologies, such as aircraft and communications manufacturers, realize the substantial ROI (Return on Investment) with use of the SatMAX system for testing.
Commercial and military aircraft manufactures with onboard Iridium based systems can now test Iridium's L-Band signal inside their hangers without ever moving thier aircaft outdoors and away from the production and/or maintenace areas, reducing cost and increasing production levels.
Iridium technology manufactures for tracking devices, modems, tactical military systems, and many other Iridium based systems can now take advantage of the powerful SatMAX testing equipment.

For information please contact us today!