G COMM Blog http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/ The G COMM blog is available to offer the best news, information and product offers to our customers. We will cover product releases, new features and reviews. The brands which often get featured include Iridium, Torqeedo and Humminbird + many others. If you are in a related industry, we want to hear from you so we can share your information to our customers. en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:30:38 GMT Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:39:46 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss G COMM info@g-comm.co.uk (G COMM) info@g-comm.co.uk (G COMM) Torqeedo Cruise 4.0R - The Gadget Show Verdict http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-cruise-4-the-gadget-show-verdict.html Torqeedo Cruise 4.0R after losing against Suzi. In the Kayak part of the Great Outdoors challenge on Episode 1. During the first challenge of the series, Suzi was using a Torqeedo Ultralight 402 on a Kayak. To watch the full clip of the Boat Race including the boat preparation, please watch this video below: The Torqeedo didn't win the challenge but only lost by 5 meters! It was also attached to a catamaran that was much larger than Jason's boat. Ortis went for a catamaran that included the Cruise 4.0R attached to two Torqeedo Power's in series to give the motor the 48 volts it requires. - The Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 only requires 24 volts. It was also attached to 2 very large solar panels which took two men to lift each one, therefore adding a lot of extra weight. Our verdict: The Torqeedo electric outboards are a great addition to marine craft offering excellent efficiency and high speeds whilst being environmentally friendly. When Ortis slammed the throttle forward, he "liked" the speed. The Torqeedo Cruise 4.0R was a great addition to the solar powered catamaran "Look at the front coming up eh! That's speed man!" The Cruise 4.0R is a 10Hp electric outboard that is the most powerful electric outboard from Torqeedo. It benefits from remote steering and a throttle with integrated GPS receiver offering accurate speed, distance remaining and efficiency information. If you are interested in finding out any more information about Torqeedo or the Cruise 4.0R, please call us on +44 (0) 1493 669966 - we have some excellent technical support. If you mention the G Comm blog and place an order for a Torqeedo motor, G Comm will supply you with a FREE life jacket while stocks last. More importantly, the Torqeedo Cruise 4.0R is sold by G Comm for much less Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:47:39 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-cruise-4-the-gadget-show-verdict.html 6,180 Free Iridium Minutes With An OpenPort Purchase http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/6180-free-iridium-minutes-with-an-openport-purchase.html Iridium OpenPort from G Comm we will throw in 6,180 FREE minutes to get you started. The OpenPort has 3 voice channels which the minutes need to be shared between (2,060 minutes on each channel) making it an offer you can't refuse. The OpenPort from Iridium is an exceptional piece of kit that is best suited for Merchant Vessels needing crew calling. That said, the OpenPort isn't limited to just these environments. G Comm has helped install the Iridium OpenPort in different situations including leisure craft. The OpenPort connects very easily to an analogue PBX making it even more functional. The equipment has the ability for 3 concurrent calls and data transmission up to 128Kbps - pretty fast for satellite technology. The OpenPort will work with Plain Old Telephone Systems (POTS) reducing costs further. The system accommodates simultaneous captain and crew calling, even during data transmission!
How Much Does It Cost?
G Comm are selling this amazing product for only £3139 +VAT (£3688.33) - This includes the free 6,180 minutes and connection costs! The hardware is brand new and includes full warranty. If you would like to buy, please visit the OpenPort product page or telephone our team on +44 (0) 1493 669966 If you are interested in an OpenPort solution we do have these in stock and have a technical team to offer the best support in obtaining and installing the system. For more information on the Iridium OpenPort view the product page or download a copy of the Airtime price list provided by AST.
Iridium OpenPort Specifications
Antenna
Height:9.06 in (230 mm)
Diameter:22. 44 in (570 mm)
Weight:24.25 lb (11 kg)
 
Phone
3 independent RJ11 ports for simultaneous use
Data
IP-based, 9.6-128 kbps (configurable) with per-MB pricing for airtime
 
Coverage
Global, pole-to-pole
 
Below Decks Unit
Height:7.78 in (200 mm)
Width:9.84 in (250 mm)
Depth:2.17 in (55 mm)
Weight:2.98 lb (1.35 kg)
Wall-mounted
SIM-based
LEDs and configuration through Web browser interface
]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:32:54 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/6180-free-iridium-minutes-with-an-openport-purchase.html Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 To Feature on Episode 4 Of The Gadget Show http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-cruise-4-0-to-feature-on-episode-4-of-the-gadget-show.html Torqeedo is fortunate enough to be featured on The Gadget Show on Monday 23rd August 2010, for the second time! The first feature was a brief review of the Ultralight 402 which demonstrated how much better the outboard for Kayaks performed than the Minn Kota alternative. This next episode shows him explicitly asking for Torqeedo (he used the Minn Kota last time) Cruise 4.0 for his solar powered boat. For a sneak preview of the other products that will be covered, watch the video below. On Tuesday 24th August 2010 we will give you a review of the product and provide feedback from The Gadget Show team. Check back soon.

About the Cruise 4.0

The Cruise 4.0 has an unbeatable thrust force of up to 10 horse power. The motor has a remote throttle and remote steering making this extremely efficient outboard much better. The motor features a GPS receiver built into the throttle so you can accurately measure the range, speed and distance remaining on the battery supply you have. ]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:10:56 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-cruise-4-0-to-feature-on-episode-4-of-the-gadget-show.html Torqeedo Ultralight - The Gadget Show Verdict http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-ultralight-the-gadget-show-verdict.html Torqeedo Ultralight 402 Electric Outboard for kayaks was used by Suzi Perry during the Great Outdoors Challenge. For those of you that missed it, please see a clip of the event here (The Ultralight is covered after 3mins and 45seconds): Suzi competed against Ortis who was using an Ocean Kayak Torque Angler. This was a kayak that allowed for the Minn Kota outboard to be dropped into the kayak and be used very quickly. Our verdict on the outboards is this: The Minn Kota motor was slower but as it was an integral part of the kayak itself it meant that you could be kayaking sooner. The Ultralight was faster and could be installed to just about any kayak available. This meant for existing kayak owners that they wouldn't need to purchase a new kayak. The Ultralight also comes with an extremely efficient waterproof battery. The motor delivers a max speed of some 9.0 km/h and a range of some 20 km at slow speed. The good news is that G Comm has these very good kayak outboards from Torqeedo in stock and if you mention our blog, you will get a free G Comm gas filled life jacket. Perfect for going out on the Kayak. In case you wanted to know who won, Suzi won parts 1 and 2 of the challenge and overall Ortis won part 3. As the parts followed on from one another, Ortis won the overall challenge. ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:23:47 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-ultralight-the-gadget-show-verdict.html Torqeedo Ultralight On The Gadget Show http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-ultralight-on-the-gadget-show.html nd August) for its first episode of the 14th series. What makes the 14 series special is they are reviewing some of the products we take pride in selling... Torqeedo Electric Outboards! On Monday 9th August at 8pm on 5 episode 2 will be aired and one of the featured products will be the Torqeedo Ultralight 402 - an exceptional Electric Outboard made for Kayaks. The Ultralight is the only motor designed specifically for canoes and kayaks of all types. To mount the motor onto the kayak all you do is attach the mounting ball by means of four bolts. This is the only part of the Ultralight that is permanently fixed to the kayak. All the rest of the system is simply attached in around five minutes when you wish to use it. The system comprises the motor, remote throttle with display, and Lithium Manganese battery. In the battery is a GPS receiver. The purpose of this is to show on the throttle display a continuous real time remaining range figure. This figure can be in either miles or kilometres. The whole system is fully waterproof so if you capsize no problem. There are two safety cut-outs on the system. If the kayak capsizes the motor will automatically cut out. There is also a magnetic kill chord which attaches to the throttle should you fall out. The Ultralight is a great device for extending the range of your paddling. It’s great to be able to paddle from a to b. But what if the tide turns or the wind is against you (or your b was simply too far from your a?). Simple. Turn on the Ultralight and it will get you home. The motor delivers a max speed of some 9.0 km/h and a range of some 20 km at slow speed. The 402 has a total weight of 7 kg including the battery.
Video Demonstrations
   
Detailed Specifications
 Ultralight 402
Input power in watts400
Rated voltage in volts28.8
Final voltage in volts33.2
Propulsive power in watts180
Comparabel petrol outboards (propulsive power)1 hp
Comparabel petrol outboards (thrust)2 hp
Maximum overall efficiency in %45
Static thrust in lbs33
Total weight in kg7.0
Weight of motor without battery in kg4.5
Weight of integrated battery in kg2.5
Shaft length in cm45
Integrated battery230 Wh LIMA
Propeller dimensions in inches8 x 8
Propeller speed at full power in rpmmax. 1,200
ControlRemote throttle control
SteeringProvision for connection to kayak rudder; lockable
Tilting devicemanual with grounding protection
Stepless forward/reverse driveyes
]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:23:20 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/torqeedo-ultralight-on-the-gadget-show.html Lowrance Product Range Now Listed http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/lowrance-product-range-now-listed.html @gardlinecomms) that we have been in the process of adding products to our web site. We are now happy to inform you that we have over 34 main line products listed on our web site from Lowrance. The list is still growing too! We have everything from the entry level Fishfinder to the StructureScan. To top it off, we are also taking pre-orders on the new, highly anticipated Lowrance SonicHub - Marine Audio Server which should be available from September 2010. The SonicHub is the first purpose made Marine Audio Server with waterproof dock to play music from popular devices such as iPod, iPhone, MP3 players and mobile phones. Lowrance started in Missouri, 1957 by Carl Lowrance who was a keen fisherman. Lowrance design and manufacture highly efficient Sonar, GPS and Aviation instruments. Lowrance's Sonar products graphically display underwater information and are used primarily by sport fishermen as fishfinders, and by recreational boaters as navigational and safety devices. Its GPS+WAAS mapping products are used by boaters for navigation. Lowrance presently offers the most comprehensive range of sonar and GPS products available from any one manufacturer for use in outdoor recreation and aviation. ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:10:14 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/lowrance-product-range-now-listed.html M'onGo For a Rally Set to Race for Charity http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/mongo-for-a-rally-set-to-race-for-charity.html G COMM a while back and asked we would be able to help them with their amazing challenge. Fortunately, we are a satellite phone provider that encourages these fund raising events and were more than happy to provide Stephen and the rest of his team with an Iridium satellite phone in order to be able to communicate globally. The main reason for the M'onGo For a Rally team have risen to this challenge in order to raise money for charity. The charity that they chose on this occasion is Cash For Kids and Mercy Corps. "Our mission is to raise money for the thousands of disadvantaged children in Northern Ireland who are counting on our support. Funds raised will directly benefit children and young people aged 0-17 with a focus on alleviating disability, combating illness, improving quality of life, encouraging personal development and aspirational fulfillment." Mercy Corps is a team of 3700 professionals helping turn crisis into opportunity for millions around the world. By trade, we are engineers, financial analysts, drivers, community organisers, project managers, public health experts, administrators, social entrepreneurs and logisticians. In spirit, we are activists, optimists, innovators and proud partners of the people we serve. If you would like to monitor the progress of the Mongol Rally please visit: http://mongolrally10.theadventurists.com ]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:28:12 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/mongo-for-a-rally-set-to-race-for-charity.html Follow That Fire Engine - World Record Charity Mission http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/follow-that-fire-engine-world-record-charity-mission.html Follow That Fire Engine is a charity mission which will see a crew of dedicated friends attempt to raise thousands of pounds, achieve Guinness World Record™ status, for the longest continuous trip in a fire engine - a record never before attempted. The 26,000-mile journey travelling the world commenced on July 18th and will eventually cover 28 countries, taking 9 months to complete. The main purpose of the challenge is to raise a significant amount of money for three charities - Macmillan Cancer Support, The Fire Fighters Charity and The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Follow That Fire Engine is dedicated to the memory of Garth Moore, who passed away on 18th July 2009 at the age of 63, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Garth was a Fire Fighter and dedicated his life to fighting fires and saving the lives of others, of the course of his 33 years in service. Garth's son, Steve is the expedition leader. "This challenge is something my father and I spoke about and planned during his last few months with us," said Steve. "To raise money for these three charities so close to my family's heart would be a fantastic tribute to my father's memory, and help support others in a similar situation." Follow That Fire Engine has had a lot of support from companies including G COMM:
  • Prometheus Medical - donating over £20,000 of training and equipment to the journey.
  • Global Link - providing critical support throughout the journey at country borders and ocean crossings.
  • Asset Co - provided skills and expertise to prepare the fire engine for its epic journey.
  • G COMM - provided satellite phones (Iridium 9555) to allow global communication.
100% of money raised will go to three charities through the FOLLOW THAT FIRE ENGINE FOUNDATION. Shipping, fuel and living expenses will all be funded by the crewmembers. Follow That Fire Engine has had a tremendous amount of support from the public and some very well known celebrities including Ewan McGregor who also travelled around the world to raise money for charity. Ewan's fundraising was a 19,000 mile expedition around the world on a motor bike for a TV documentary Long Way Round. Notes: This press release was kindly supplied by Gemma Rowlan, LEWIS PR & Photographs are from David Parry/PA ]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:40:30 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/follow-that-fire-engine-world-record-charity-mission.html Raymarine & Lead Times http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/raymarine-and-lead-times.html Raymarine was in administration and later bought out by the large American company FLIR Systems inc. During this time FLIR Systems have been in the process of resuming manufacturing of the popular marine electronics brand. However due to the delays within this process and a general electronic chip shortage throughout the World some product from Raymarine do have long lead times with being supplied. Fortunately, since you have already found G COMM you are in safe hands. Not only do we have the best prices guaranteed but we have amazing customer service too! Furthermore we have a large number of Raymarine products already in stock including the amazing A50D! If you have any questions regarding Raymarine or any other marine electronics product then please contact customer services for amazing expert help. ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:50:40 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/raymarine-and-lead-times.html Alicat Workboats choose the Humminbird 1197 from G COMM http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/alicat-workboats-choose-the-humminbird-1197-from-g-comm.html Humminbird 1197 took pride of place on the console of their first chartered workboat. The Alicat Workboats are designed to work as a support vessel to service the growing offshore wind farm industry, perhaps the most popular form of Renewable energy. Alicat Workboats also offer other services including ship construction and repair, joinery, shipwrights, stores and lay down areas. Alicat also offer two dry-docks with direct access to the North Sea. The 1197 is one of Humminbird's finest Side Imaging Combo's with a massive 10" screen and generous 2 year warranty as standard, this Side Imaging unit knocks the socks off its competitors. The Navionics compatible unit comes with GPS, Trackplotting and Chartplotting features along with many other new features only available from Humminbird. G COMM's highly skilled customer service department worked with Alicat Workboats to choose the best Side Imaging product for their specified requirements. Alicat Workboat's Director, said "This amazing Humminbird unit has already paid for itself! We recently lost some equipment whilst climbing between the workboat and a wind turbine. Fortunately, we had the 1197 already installed and were able to quickly use the side imaging to map the sea bed and any other obstructions. From there we could accurately locate the equipment and recover it with success." The Humminbird 1197c Side Imaging Combo unit is an excellent backup to the standard navigational equipment on the vessel. Why not browse our range of Humminbird units now or speak to our technical team about a suitable solution on +44 (0) 1493 669966.  

About Humminbird

Humminbird are the world's leading manufacturer of Fishfinding products suitable for both leisure and commercial use. Humminbird are the leading innovator of Side Imaging technology and include this in a number of their models ranging from the 797c2 Side Imaging Combo and the 1197c Side Imaging Combo. ]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:05:00 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/alicat-workboats-choose-the-humminbird-1197-from-g-comm.html Heathrow Airport - Cargo Fire http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/heathrow-airport-cargo-fire.html About Heathrow Airport Heathrow is the largest airport in London hosting two runways and 5 terminals. Heathrow is the fifth busiest airport in the World and was heavily criticised duing March 2008 when it's Terminal 5 opened because of IT problems and insufficient staff training. It is estimated that over 66 Million passengers travelled through Heathrow Airport in 2009. ]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:21:04 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/heathrow-airport-cargo-fire.html Humminbird Warranty Information http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/humminbird-warranty-information.html Humminbird are pleased to announce that Humminbird products sold by G COMM are covered by a two year return to base warranty as standard (not the 1 year as previously advertised). Humminbird products sold by G COMM are also CE approved making them legal to use in Europe including the UK.

About Humminbird

Humminbird are the world's leading manufacturer of Fishfinding products suitable for both leisure and commercial use. Humminbird are the leading innovator of Side Imaging technology and include this in a number of their models ranging from the 797c2 Side Imaging Combo and the 1197c Side Imaging Combo. ]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:46:02 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/humminbird-warranty-information.html Germany Offer Something Good After World Cup http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/germany-offer-something-good-after-world-cup.html Torqeedo models in stock! Dear Torqeedo customer, As Torqeedo employees in England and Germany we are sorry that a wrong decision of the Uruguayan referee paved the way for the German victory in the eighth final. To make up for it, until August 30, 2010, we will apply Mr. Larrionda's vision and perspective to our pricelist - this time to the English advantage. Until the date mentioned above, we will supply you with the new Torqeedo Travel 503 and the Travel 1003 at £100 under the RRP! This way you get a little consolation and the best electric outboards in the world (waterproof, with integrated GPS, display indicating remaining range, etc.). Order quickly to take advantage of this unique offer and mark "Jorge Larrionda Pricing" on your order. Your Torqeedo Team ]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:39:46 GMT http://www.g-comm.co.uk/blog/view/germany-offer-something-good-after-world-cup.html