Fw: [pct-l] emergency radio?

[akamp at qwest.net (Dave)]

I agree i am a amputee plus diabetic and Ic carry satellite phone they 
way they work is if there is a cell single they use cell if not they use 
satellite. course sat is more expensive but your guaranteed a signal any 
were in the world.


matt maxon wrote:

> Alan
> 2 words....
> "Satellite Phone"
> http://www.globalstarusa.com/en/
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>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "Alan Puckett" <apuckett@wisc.edu>
>>To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
>>Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7:08 AM
>>Subject: [pct-l] emergency radio?
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>>>My partner is planning a 2-month hike this summer on the PCT and John
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>>>Trail. It would be great if she could call for help in a medical
>>>emergency--none anticipated, but you never know. So I'm looking for
>>>information on emergency radio transceivers for hikers and wonder if you
>>>have any recommendations. Are there particular frequencies most likely
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>>>be monitored for emergency calls? Any brands/models of transceiver you'd
>>>recommend? Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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