Just sharing some of my photos and knowledge on satellite phones. These are great modern tools to bring along for any venture into the wilderness.

Iridium 9505a, Kyocera SS-66K, Iridium 9555


Antennas raised


Backside


Sideview


Batteries removed


Kyocera OEM Case


Kyocera complete kit in case


Kyocera Solar Charger - outputs enough power to operate phone on discharged battery


Solar Panel opened. The cells are encased in some sort of resin. This panel can take some abuse.