BSN NAL Handheld Tracker With Touchscreen (SHOUT ts)

BSN NAL Handheld Tracker With Touchscreen (SHOUT ts)

SHOUT ts is typically categorized as a satellite tracker / satellite messenger for field operations, remote worker safety, expeditionary travel, and other mission- or safety-oriented use cases that benefit from global satellite connectivity and low-power, periodic tracking. Product literature commonly describes SHOUT ts as a SHOUT-family handheld that pairs a small form factor with a resistive color touchscreen for faster menu navigation and message entry than button-only designs.

Design and Features

Handheld, rugged form factor

SHOUT ts is built as a pocketable handheld unit. Commonly published specifications list dimensions around 4.1 in × 2.3 in × 0.9 in and weight around ~7.2 oz, with a hard-anodized aluminum enclosure. The device includes a Micro-USB (USB Micro-B) interface for I/O and charging workflows in supported deployments.

Touchscreen-driven operation

A defining feature of the SHOUT ts is its high-resolution resistive color touchscreen, typically presented as an icon-based interface (similar in concept to smartphone menus) and an on-screen keyboard for text entry. It supports sending free-text messages, canned messages, and combinations of the two, allowing quick “check-in” style messaging as well as custom text composition.

Two-way messaging and tracking

Product descriptions emphasize three core functions:

• Two-way inbound and outbound messaging over Iridium SBD

• GPS-based location reporting (periodic tracking, waypoint-style reporting)

• Emergency alert notifications to configured monitoring endpoints

Emergency alerting

SHOUT ts includes an emergency alert capability (often described as “911” or emergency notification) intended to transmit urgent alerts and location data to a preconfigured destination (such as an operations center or monitoring platform).

Technology and Specifications

Satellite communications: Iridium SBD

SHOUT ts communicates using Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD), a packet-based service commonly used for short messages and telemetry. In this architecture, messages and tracking packets are sent via Iridium satellites to a gateway, then routed to monitoring software, email/SMS bridges, or other integrations depending on the service configuration.

GNSS/GPS performance

Published SHOUT ts specification sheets describe an integrated GPS receiver used to produce location fixes for tracking and messaging payloads. Some widely circulated product information lists a 50-channel GPS receiver and related performance parameters (e.g., sensitivity and update rate) as part of the SHOUT ts feature set.

Power system and low-power operation

A key design goal of SHOUT ts is long field life between charges. Product information describes very low sleep current and an internal 1.95 A-hr rechargeable Li-ion battery, with an illustrative endurance claim of sending a position report every hour for about two months (roughly ~1,600 reports) under stated conditions. Real-world battery life depends on reporting interval, message volume, GNSS conditions, and temperature.

Device security and message formats

SHOUT ts product literature commonly references optional encryption support (including 256-bit AES formats) in certain configurations. In practice, encryption, routing, and integration features can vary by firmware, gateway environment, and customer program requirements.

Applications and Use Cases

Remote worker safety and lone-worker check-ins

In industries such as mining, utilities, oil & gas, forestry, and remote construction, SHOUT ts can support scheduled location reporting and two-way check-in messaging, helping teams maintain situational awareness when staff operate beyond cellular coverage.

Expedition, wilderness, and outdoor operations

For expeditionary travel, guiding, and backcountry logistics, SHOUT ts is used as a two-way satellite messenger with tracking—supporting routine “OK” updates, waypoint reporting, and message exchange for coordination in infrastructure-limited regions.

Maritime and coastal support roles

While SHOUT ts is not a regulated distress beacon, its two-way messaging and GNSS tracking can be used in marine support activities (e.g., workboats, coastal operations, remote shore teams) where short-burst satellite data is a practical fallback for status and location reporting.

Emergency preparedness and response coordination

For disaster response and contingency communications, SHOUT ts can provide basic two-way messaging and position updates when terrestrial networks are compromised, supporting coordination between field personnel and an operations center.

Advantages / Benefits

Commonly cited advantages of SHOUT ts include:

• Global Iridium SBD connectivity suitable for remote and high-latitude operations

• Two-way messaging (inbound and outbound), enabling confirmation and coordination

• Low-power scheduled tracking for long deployments on a single charge

• Touchscreen usability for faster menu access and text entry than keypad-only trackers

• Emergency alerting with GPS location payloads to configured endpoints

FAQ Section 

What is the BSN NAL SHOUT ts?

The BSN NAL SHOUT ts is a handheld two-way satellite messenger and GPS tracker that uses Iridium SBD to send and receive short messages and location reports globally.

How does SHOUT ts work?

SHOUT ts obtains a GPS position fix and transmits messages and tracking packets over the Iridium satellite network using Short Burst Data (SBD). Messages can be routed to a monitoring system or other endpoints, and inbound messages can be delivered back to the device for two-way communication.

Why is SHOUT ts important?

It enables location reporting and two-way messaging in areas without cellular coverage, supporting remote safety check-ins, field coordination, and emergency alerting with position data.

What are the benefits of SHOUT ts?

Key benefits include global Iridium SBD coverage, two-way messaging, touchscreen usability, scheduled GPS tracking, and low-power operation designed for extended field deployments.

How long does the SHOUT ts battery last?

Product information describes an internal 1.95 A-hr rechargeable Li-ion battery and notes an example endurance of about two months at one position report per hour (~1,600 reports), depending on conditions and usage.

Summary

The BSN NAL SHOUT ts is a touchscreen-enabled Iridium SBD handheld that combines two-way messaging, GPS tracking, and emergency alerting in a compact, low-power device intended for remote operations. Its role as a satellite tracker and messenger makes it a practical option for organizations and users who need reliable communications and location visibility beyond cellular coverage.