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jimiffondu287 karma

For those of us not familiar with satellite broadcasting from remote locations, a BGAN terminal is a device about the size of a laptop which connects via satellite to provide internet/telephony pretty much anywhere. Learn more about them here...

jimiffondu32 karma

The word always reminds me of Gandhi's trip to London. A journalist reportedly asked: "Mr Gandhi, what do you think of western civilisation?" He replied: "I think it would be a very good idea."

[or words to that effect]

jimiffondu16 karma

Hi. I'm always enjoying a good book, and try to read a few pages at the end of the day, to get my mind focused on something completely different than what I might have seen/experienced during the day. And keeping in touch with loved ones is much easier for a reporter than it was even 5 or 10 years ago. In Bangui, CAR, I was able to text and call family.

I think Barnaby meant to reply to your question with this...

jimiffondu15 karma

Good man. Too many excellent journalists have been killed. The world needs them alive.

jimiffondu9 karma

I have no idea whatsoever. I'd guess it would be pretty pricey, but I'm sure you'd be able to get a significantly more affordable option if you didn't need to be sending out a live broadcast-quality TV signal...