Emergency Communication Tools
Communication simplifies many problems.
Satellite phones can be great tools….when they have service!
Do a little research before you buy or rent. Here are a couple of links to get you started.
Globalstar at www.globalstar.ca is in the process of bringing on-line a few satellites that were launched in the fall of 2007. Hopefully this makes a difference in their service. You can click on the links below to learn more about their current coverage and as well as their expected services in 2009.
Voice and Data Coverage
Constellation Update and Advisory
In the meantime, Globalstar recommends that you check the ‘Globalstar Optimum Availability Tool’ to track which times of the day you will have the most luck maintaining a signal.
Click HERE for an example of a Globalstar Optimum Availability Tool report.
Another satellite phone service provider is Iridium with a web address of www.iridium.com.
Currently Iridium phone users are confirming better coverage.
If you would like to rent an Iridium sat phone for your recreation or business needs consider contacting Corey Kusch in Calgary, AB at 403-875-5346 or email coreyk@landsolutions.ca
Click HERE to download the details and rate plans.
Rent an Iridium sat phone for $20/day! Very cheap insurance, especially when shared by the members of your riding group.
The Spot Messenger System at www.findmespot.com
is a lower cost system to keep in touch and send out basic emergency messages.
Check out the link above to learn more about this relatively new method of emergency location.
Voice activated radios are not really popular in the mountains, however the Chatterbox GMRS-X1 radio helped Bob and Duane avoid a serious avalanche involvement.
Click HERE to read their experience – ‘Close Call’
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