[pct-l] Request for Strategy Comments (Maps, Guide & Data Book)

[Ed Jarrett]

Many, if not most, recent smart phones do not need cell towers to be able to provide a position fix.  My Droid Bionic for instance does just fine just about anyplace, including this weekend out in the middle of the Olympic National Park, far from any cell coverage.

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> 2.  I anticipate that there will also be good GPS apps for my phone (also a
> Galaxy Note II) by that time.  However, remember that there will ALWAYS be
> connectivity gaps (sometimes really big ones....days and days) and the GPS
> is a constructed location utilizing cell towers versus
> satellites...sometime ya got cell towers, a lot of times ya don't.  Just
> cause you need to check your location doesn't mean there is a cell tower to
> assist you at that point.  The satellites are there more often..but
> sometimes blocked by mountains and tree cover....more so in the Northern
> sections.