[at-l] Cellphones

[Josh Wilkins" <jtwilkins@mediaone.net (Josh Wilkins)]

Does anyone who thru-hiked remember how good or bad phone coverage was? Im
expecting that you probly wouldnt be able to get help where you needed it.
If someone can remember if their is coverage in the 100mile wilderness would
be really helpfull.
JTW

> Kahley,
>
> Coverage is the big thing. A trimode is a great suggestion. If you have
> unlimited funds, get a satellite phone ;) Batteries; I have a solar
> battery for my phone when hiking. Works, but not well. As far alife
> goes, depends on how hard its working to pull in a signal. mine will
> last 4 days or 16 hours, depending. Motorola just came out with an 11
> oz device that works like a Freeplay radio, crank for a minute, talk
> for awhile.
>
> -Rob