When Stuck In Bad Weather

<H1>When Stuck In Bad Weather</H1> If you're interested in a reliable communication link when traveling to the far reaches of the globe, check out the portable MLink-5000, a satellite communications system that provides voice, fax and data connections in even the most severe weather conditions.

The 29-pound device, developed by NEC America, Herndon, Va., provides connections to public telephone networks via satellite when conventional phone and cellular connections are cut off. According to the company, the MLink-5000 terminal is the first land-based briefcase unit to be approved by the International Maritime Satellite Organization. Setup takes about one to two minutes; no technical experience is needed to operate the unit. Prices start at $11,500. For information, call 703-834-4150.