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Starlink Roam Terms Have Changed! More Inside...

Update from the Chief Floating Officer!

For many of us, a new cruising season is just around the corner. Unfortunately, this week's Starlink announcements necessitate another newsletter sooner than expected.

Today's Newsletter Contents:
1.) 8/17/26 Starlink Plan Changes: What Cruisers Need to Know
a.) Roam Unlimited International Roaming Regions
2.) When “Just Get Starlink” Is No Longer the Whole Answer
b.) Download Whitepaper: Modern Offshore Communications: A Guide to Designing Your Vessel's Communications Architecture

SeaTech News: Starlink 8/17/2026 Updates If you’re making offshore passages: → Consider whether Global Priority or a layered communications approach better fits your needs.

For vessels running Starlink offshore —

Are you separating operational communications from crew internet usage?

Or does everything share the same connection?

We’ve seen fleets using everything from VHF and WhatsApp to more structured onboard networks.

Curious what’s working best out there.

You’ve got three boats 100+ miles offshore.

The biomass shifts.
One captain finds it first.

How does he notify the others — privately?

VHF relay?
Group text over Starlink?
Satphone calls?

What’s actually working for you out there?

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Question for commercial fishing fleets in the PNW, Alaska, or Gulf —

Do you consider standard VHF “private enough” for fleet coordination?

Comment with your region (PNW / AK / Gulf) — curious what differences exist.

PACTOR modems are BACK! 🎉

The new P4dragon DR-9400 PACTOR-4 modem is available again — this latest model replaces previous versions and delivers faster performance for offshore email, weather, and long-range comms. 🌊📡

We’re also offering complete Icom M803 SSB + PACTOR modem packages for an easy, ready-to-go setup.

✅ PACTOR-4 Modem: https://seatech.systems/product/p4-dragon-dr-9400-pactor-4-modem/
✅ Full SSB Packages (Icom M803 + PACTOR4): https://seatech.systems/product/sea-tech-icom-m803-ssb-hf-radio-email-and-weather-package-with-pactor4/

Want help picking the right setup for your boat? Send us a message!

⚓ I started Sea-Tech Systems because I kept seeing cruisers waste money on gear that didn’t actually meet their needs

Too many vendors just ship you a box. I help you design a system that’s reliable, extensible, and makes sense for where and how you cruise.

🔧 I’ve helped everyone from solo sailors to commercial crews build better marine networks.

Want help? It starts here → https://seatech.systems

Confused by Marine Internet Options?

Starlink. Iridium. 5G routers. Wi-Fi extenders. It’s easy to get overwhelmed.

That’s why I offer consulting-first services — I help boaters design the right system before they waste money on gear that doesn’t work offshore.

✅ Learn More → https://seatech.systems

What’s the Best Setup for Offshore Internet?

Every cruiser’s situation is different — coastal Wi-Fi access? Ocean crossings? Zoom calls at anchor?

I’ve helped dozens of boaters design marine connectivity systems that just work — even 1000 miles offshore.

✅ Learn More → https://seatech.systems

Did you know Sea-Tech Systems provides FCC Licensing services for boat owners! We can help you manage license transfers when you are buying a used boat! We also provide consulting, design, and build of integrated computer networks for any size vessel!