Bushwalk Australia

I see that I can save hundreds by importing a Delorme Explorer direct from the USA.
Has anyone done this AND connected it to network ?

Dog-gone wrote:I see that I can save hundreds by importing a Delorme Explorer direct from the USA.
Has anyone done this AND connected it to network ?

I strongly suggest you contact Pivotel and enquire if there are any additional fees before ordering.
I bought one of the original devices from an Australian company who registered it in the US. It took a great deal of convincing that I bought the device in good faith before they agreed to waive the fee which as I recall was more than $100.

Thank so for the heads up on Pivotel.
I emailed them and got this response.
There is a connection fee of $29.95 and you will need to check where the device is from,

If the device is from overseas and has not been used in Australia there is a compliance fee of $170.00 + GST.

If you require any further information please contact Pivotel via reply e-mail or the Customer Care team on 1300 882 448.
You can also visit www.Pivotel.com.au.

Ouch!

Mine is the original version and is still connected to the US system. As I understand, that is no longer possible for an Aussie resident.

Do you have friends or relatives overseas in the US? Maybe it could be registered to a US address.

Yes, just as I thought.

But can you buy cheap enough in the states that it is still worthwhile?

photohiker wrote:Ouch!

Mine is the original version and is still connected to the US system. As I understand, that is no longer possible for an Aussie resident.

Do you have friends or relatives overseas in the US? Maybe it could be registered to a US address.

There are ways and means.

First get a shipping address in the states, I use Ship it to.

Then get a virtual credit card that uses your Ship It To address, I use US Unlocked.

Load up your virtual credit card, buy your Inreach register it to the ship it to address, set up a direct debit for monthly payments (make sure you keep enough money on the card) and you now have a cheaper Inreach and a lot cheaper plan.

As far as Inreach USA is concerned I am a US citizen that does a lot of walking in Australia.