[pct-l] charger clarification

[Edward Anderson]

Brandon,
You won't be able to use it AS a cell phone 95% of the time while on the PCT - 
no cell towers.  If you have an emergency or you need communication ". . . in a 
pinch" then a satellite phone will USUALLY work - but is both bulkier and 
heavier.  Your best solution would be to have a SPOT.  I was able to send my 
wife the peace of mind assurance that I was O K. from every camp location along 
the PCT by simply turning it on and pressing the O.K. button. She would get a 
message on her cell phone with a special ring, she would also get an email 
message and would be able to look up my location on Google and actually see 
a satellite picture of where I was. The SPOT also has a 911 emergency button if 
you need helicopter rescue.  It has a tracker mode that allows your family and 
team (up to 10 people) to actually follow your progress every 10 minutes in real 
time. Another button that you can use - is a "I need help from friends" button. 
I am aware that some of the hikers work out a codes of signals,using this 
button, to communicate with their support people.
    Have a good adventure,
MendoRider/Ed Anderson



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From: Brandon Reed <brandon.reed2008 at yahoo.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 10:52:14 PM
Subject: [pct-l] charger clarification

Let me clarify my cell phone charger question: It is a smart phone and requires 
a lot of juice. I do not plan on using it other then for emergencies and 
contacting my wife for resupply packages when needed. I am hoping to mostly use 
it while in town to save battery power but for peace of mind I would like to 
know that if I needed it in a pinch, it is charged (or able to be charged).

Brandon Reed 



      
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