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No it's really not. Please don't think suburban USA can be extrapolated to the middle of bloody nowhere. I might be able to get a message off, but how the hell
by hggigg 2y ago
No it's really not. Please don't think suburban USA can be extrapolated to the middle of bloody nowhere.
I might be able to get a message off, but how the hell do you contact the emergency services and who the hell is going to rescue me in a country with one rescue helicopter that was out of action at the time?
In circumstances like that it's better to actually get some mountain safety training, have some procedures and other comms equipment in place. And importantly travel in a group with the right equipment (including 4 legged transport devices).
As for the astrophotography that was opportunistic.
- cyberax 2y agoI'm subscribed to Garmin SAR that uses Iridium sats. When you signal an emergency, they contact the local rescue agencies. And while they might not send a helicopter, a team if rescuers on foot can still help in most cases.
- hggigg 2y agoI have an InReach Mini 2. It is not necessarily useful. It depends on where you are. Don't make any assumptions about it until you've done research. You'll find some places have only voluntary services and the phone is likely only manned on week days on limited hours. If you're lucky there might be a gmail address you can hit. No joke.
- cyberax 2y agoIt might not be useful in Afghanistan or Somalia, but it has a pretty wide coverage. Even if it's a niche product. Once satellite communication is truly accessible to everyone, I expect other companies to compete in this area.