This solution was created out of the crucial need to minimize weight on unsupported Polar expeditions. The case is typically left behind at final departure and the separate units are stored on the body in zip-lock bags for protection from cold and water. Due to lack of daylight in the beginning, and sustained fog at the end of a North Pole expedition, the AA battery solution is recommended for Arctic expeditions. South Pole expeditions should choose between batteries or solar panels.

Pricing* North Pole Package		Own
	Iridium Motorola 9505 Satellite Phone:	$1,420
	Iridium Data Kit:	$220
	Iridium 12V Charger:	Incl.
	Sony DSC-P31: (Other cameras available.)	$250
	iPAQ 2210/2215: (other iPAQ models available.)	$410
	iPAQ 12V Charger:	$40
	HET PDA Connection Cable:	$80
	HET Battery Compartment (North Pole):	$35
	Energizer Lithium AA (North Pole):	Market Price
	Contact 2.0 Software:	$900
	Basic Web Site:	Incl.
	iPAQ Pocket Artist Image Editing Software:	$50
	Dial-up Account, Expedition E-mail Account:	Incl.
	Server Configuration:	$200
	All Hardware/Software Installations:	Incl.
	Yellow HumanEdgeTech Pelican Case:	Incl.
	Total	$3,605
Pricing* South Pole Solar Power
	Solar Panel T-20:	$710
	7 Amp Charge Controller:	$33
	2.5 Amp 12V Rechargeable Battery: (Optional)	$145
Additional Charges
	Satellite Data and Talk Cost (Sat. system dependent):	$1.30 -$1.40
	Weekly Server Charge:	Check CONTACT3 page

*Note: No price is final and can be subject to change without notice. Additional charges could apply. To secure price, call or mail. Shipping is not included. Tax may apply for certain customers.