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Re: Tripping with my iphone
Reply #10 - Dec 5th, 2016 at 5:38am
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In September of 2015 my brother was texting his wife from North Bay.  Then one evening he got a call through and his two young sons were able to talk about their adventure with their mom. 

Not sure how I felt about that.  I kinda like the idea that I can't be reached by phone.  I don't see myself ever bringing one.  I do bring a SPOT locator however.
  
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Reply #11 - Dec 6th, 2016 at 11:07pm
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chaga wrote on Dec 3rd, 2016 at 1:08pm:
I purchased Sky Guide and it is pretty cool for identifying objects in the night sky but will it work there?


I have gotten a cell signal in the northern tier of the Q for a few years now, but nothing that would be adequate for data, such as using apps. So you could probably plan to get a semi-static-y phone call out, but your apps will never load.

I have taken a cell when going solo. One part safety device, but I'd also listen to a podcast in airplane mode every now and then. It was a "nice to have" when solo for a week, especially if you're spending a bunch of time under the tarp in a downpour.
  
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Reply #12 - Dec 19th, 2016 at 8:41pm
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Halfway up Agnes in Q there is a north facing point where you can see all the way up the lake. High rock bluff 100 yds behind/south of the campsite. With ATT  and Verizon you can almost always call or text. I keep this reserve for an emergency.
  
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Reply #13 - Dec 19th, 2016 at 10:49pm
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Thanks everyone. Pretty sure I got my answer. Although it is one of the coolest things out there I can't see any reason to take it.
  
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