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While probably better than relying on mobile towers, aren't satellite communications difficult with a dense forest canopy? Probably best that people be aware of
by Klinky 10y ago
While probably better than relying on mobile towers, aren't satellite communications difficult with a dense forest canopy? Probably best that people be aware of the limits of their devices before heading out.
- srdeveng 10y agoYou do need some level of line of sight to the sky for Iridium voice, less so for sending SBD (similar to a text message). If your GPS can get a fix, you can probably find enough signal to send a SBD. Iridium carrier signal is stronger than GPS.
- brianwawok 10y agoEasier to climb a tree or find a clearing than hike 600 miles to the nearest cell tower, right?
- Klinky 10y agoClimbing a 100+ foot tree would probably not be advisable or possible in an emergency situation. There may not be a nearby clearing or you could be disoriented. Likely the satphone is better, but there are still limits.
- brianwawok 10y ago> Climbing a 100+ foot tree would probably not be advisable or possible in an emergency situation. Why not? There are all kinds of Emergencies. Some trees are fairly easy to climb.