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Exploring the Benefits of Satellite Communications:
Jamie McLennan / Kennecott Mining Exploration Co.
Kennecott Exploration is a leader in mineral exploration and evaluation
in North America. They have four regional offices in North America, a
head office in Salt Lake City, and a laboratory in Thunder Bay.
Kennecott has active projects throughout North and Central America,
which are showing promise as viable sources for a variety of base and
precious metals. Kennecott Exploration also is having continuing
success with its diamond search.
According to Jamie McLennan, Kennecott Exploration purchased their
first Globalstar phone approximately one year ago, and the company has
quickly upgraded to nine handsets. The primary reason they use the
phone is for safety purposes.
"We needed phones that would work anywhere in the exploration fields as
our employees often get dropped off by a helicopter in the middle of
nowhere," says Mr. McLennan.
Employees of Kennecott Exploration believe that the Globalstar
satellite phone is not only convenient, but they also appreciate the
handsets crystal clear reception. Kennecott Exploration has tried many
other satellite communication products, but has been happiest with
Globalstar, and found it to be the best all round satellite
communications product on the market. Mr. McLennan heard about
Globalstar through trade shows and from a local telecommunications
dealer.
"The Globalstar phone has saved us thousands of dollars," says Mr.
McLennan. "For example, it helps us to cut down on lost time as well as
helicopter time."
Kennecott often fly crews out to sites via helicopters. If there is an
equipment malfunction, all the crew has to do is make a quick call to
have the part flown out to their location. This has been the case on a
number of occasions. The Globalstar phone size and weight are also
appreciated in the tight confines of the helicopters, especially in
comparison to other types of satellite communication products.
According to Mr. McLennan, the phones are used everyday and Globalstar
has become a definite necessity mainly for safety and for economic
reasons.
"We do not put a crew out without a phone," said Mr. McLennan. "And
having the satellite and cell capability is also a great benefit
because in an industry where your employees are constantly moving from
one site to another, it is imperative that they have a mode of
communication that is both flexible and convenient."
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