[pct-l] satellite phones?

[Candy Smith]

Maybe this is my own ignorance (likely it is), but I feel like if you have
the right cell phone carrier you might be able to get some moderate recepion
on the trail. I know in a lot of VERY primitive areas in Oregon I've been
able to get reception with a verizon phone on the trail, in areas that other
phone servers wouldn't work. it might be a more fiscally reasonable idea to
invest in a go phone or pay-by-the minute plan from a cell company than to
get a satellite phone.
Again, I can only speak for the Oregon sections, but I just thought I'd
throw that one out there.

2009/5/4 <ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com>

> Hi, Wren,
>
> Nearly on every of our trips out, whether the Snow Courses, Kennedy Meadows
> snow and creek crossing training trips, JMT, CDT, or other adventures, we
> carry satellite phones. Except for the expense, they have served flawlessly
> as long as you follow directions and are patient. Contact with the outside
> as needed relieves worry and concern at both ends and is definitely good
> for
> coordination of resupplies!
>
> Mtnned
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Melissa Caster" <rain_caster at yahoo.com>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:38 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] satellite phones?
>
>
> i have someone willing to deliver re-supply packages as i go along the
> trail
> i just need to be able to let them know where i will be, does anyone have
> experience with or suggestions on the use of satellite phones?
> wren
>
>
>
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Best Wishes,
     Candy Smith