[pct-l] SPOT - What a bunch of whiners

[RJ Lewis]

My choice?
C- Get a ham radio. 

Weighs the same(mine does) as a SPOT, batteries are rechargeable (think 
green) last as long as the SPOT batteries,  get weather 
reports........and no subscriptions that cost you dearly every year. I 
think my 10 year license cost me 10 bucks.

RJ
K0RJO

mikea wrote:
> Folks I fail to see why the SPOT system is causing so much consternation.
>
> Its a radio !!!!!
> It has to transmit 17000 miles or so.
> your cell phone probably is transmitting 30 to 50 miles.
> Duh, why is so hard to get the information through.
>
> Let me ask you what YOUR ALTERNATE plan would be
>      A. carry 3 or 4 cellphones each with a alternate carrier.
>           maybe you can get through.( need chargers also )
>      B get a satellite phone. expensive to rent or buy.
>      C. get a ham radio.
>      D. Only hike on high ridges
>      E. DON'T GO HIKING
>
> No one is forcing you to get this device.
> No one is forcing you to subscribe to all of its services.
>
> People who want this device will buy it and subscribe.
> People who want to reassure their kin folk will learn how to
> work around its limitations.
>
> This is not the military. There is no Pack Inspector General
> who goes through each hikers pack to see if he/she is prepared. :-)
>
> Mike
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