When I realized that I wanted to go back to school, I stopped to think about what I would need to do. It had been years since I cracked open a textbook, much less learned something new on a computer. However, I wanted to succeed, so I started to learn more about technology. I spent hours brushing up on my computer troubleshooting skills and when I was done, I felt a little more prepared. After I started school, I learned even more. I made this blog to teach other people a little about technology, so that you can keep up with your peers.
Being out of cell phone range while you're roaming the woodlands on your own can get dicey if you find yourself in sudden need of help. If you're a technology-driven backpacker, you appreciate having a satellite two-way radio on hand. More than a cell-phone, more than a glorified walkie-talkie, these radios can save your life. Let's unpack.
Communication Is a Two-Way Street to the Stars
Let's face it, satellite technology wrapped up in a light, compact device that looks admittedly very different than your common cell phone is--dare I say it? Cool. Imagine being out in the middle of nowhere, pulling out this smallish communicator and being able to text or call someone your location if you're lost or hurt. Not only is it great peace of mind, it's just good sense--if not for yourself, but for your loved ones back home who worry if they can't contact you. In dire emergencies, nothing is better than a personal beacon to transmit your location.
Satellite technology sends radio signals from and to earth. This enables first responders to hone in on where you are quickly and accurately. It also allows you to connect with loved ones so that they know where you are.
Honing in on the Choices
According to adventurer Andrew Skurka, here are three basic kinds of satellite devices to choose from:
Most two-way radios, specifically, have 22 channels, some of which you must be licensed to use, like the General Mobile Radio Service. Satellite two-way radios have up to a 25-mile coverage when conditions are excellent, but around a couple miles when conditions are not. Two-way radios can be inhibited by hilly areas, inclement weather, vehicles, and the human body. You can only use two-way satellite radios in the United States and Canada due to their aligned frequencies.
Choose your satellite device depending on where your backpacker's muse takes you. Go ahead and be a trail-blazer in the wild blue yonder. Satellite radio's got you covered.
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