[pct-l] SPOT vs Cell Phone

[dofdear at cox.net]

Consider that many (most) cell phones use Assisted GPS by triangulating cell sites.  This may not work in the back country so the emergency personnel may not know your location. Another advantage to SPOT is that it will continuously send your coordinates until turned-off.  Cell phones can not do this unless in tower or Wi-Fi range, or in contact with a properly equipped 911 facility.  SPOT has my vote.  

Dan C  aka Thumper