kharmakazzi
kharmakazzi t1_itl8c1r wrote
Reply to comment by parsifal in A train passenger saw a woman waving for help. It was a hiker who'd been missing. by guanaco55
I remember reading earlier this year about new device on the market that can turn any cell or tablet into a satellite phone (Android or iOS) Super cool and had me geeked out.
Found the link:
https://www.iridium.com/blog/how-to-turn-your-cell-phone-into-a-satellite-phone/
"Iridium GO! is a small, lightweight, and rugged satellite communicator that overcomes the limits of cellular networks...
...provides satellite connectivity, giving users the ability to make phone calls, send and receive texts, get weather updates, share and send photos and more, directly from their mobile phones or tablets.
...Additional key features include email access via custom email apps, GPS tracking and emergency alerts (SOS). It also works with a line of accessories (available separately), including an external antenna, a wall mount bracket, and an outdoor power cable for a more fixed-installation type use case."
I haven't checked out any reviews yet but I'de imagine actually getting a satellite signal is still a challenge of itself (sometimes) Trees, hills, mountains ect. I like that the additional features included a SOS alert.
kharmakazzi t1_itl92vk wrote
Reply to comment by ectbot in A train passenger saw a woman waving for help. It was a hiker who'd been missing. by guanaco55
And I'll do it again.
Thanks, good bot.