[pct-l] satellite phones?

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

On May 5, 2009, at 6:49 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
> 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

Since all you are wanting to do is let people know your schedule so  
they can send a package, just use a regular cell phone. You don't  
need immediate communication to let someone know you estimate  
arriving at such-and-such place in about 10 days. Heck, you can even  
use email for this purpose.