[Rhodes22-list] Cell Phone Triangulation

[Michael D. Weisner]

Bill,

I use Verizon Wireless.  In addition to GPS, they supposedly use cell tower
triangulation for the VZNAV product (Networks in Motion is the provider of
the software) when GPS signals are not reliable and cell tower locations are
well documented such as in urban areas.

In November 2006, Boat US says that the *CG cell phone service is being
discontinued:
http://www.harboradvice.com/2006/11/cg-cell-phone-service-ends.html

There was an article in 2000 in Boat US discussing VHF radio vs cell phones:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQK/is_2_5/ai_61555398

I still think that the VHF radio is a better emergency system since you have
a good chance that more than one party may respond to your call and a boater
may actually be closer than the nearest CG boat, especially with the planned
staff reductions.  I will continue to carry my cell phone and maintain a
functioning VHF.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)

From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006
11:05 AM


> Cell phone companies were supposed to provide triangulation from their
> towers so that any cell phone could be located in case of emergency.
> Anyone know the status of that?
>
> Can you still dial "CG" from your cell phone and get the Coast Guard?
>
> On LIS you've got a much better chance of rescue on your cell phone than
> your marine radio because of all the clutter on the channels.  We use
> marine radios to hail the head cleaning boats, request pick ups from
> yacht clubs, and to find out where the fish are biting.
>
> Bill Effros
>
> Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> > Nan,
> > All good suggestions, especially the original one that you seriously
consider the Rhodes 22 for your boat.  Hands down a superb choice.  On the
VHF, if you do not have one already, I'd choose the one with emergency GPS
position transmission capability, and a handheld GPS as a minimum.  Lake or
open water, I'd get a depth reader of some kind.  Stan can make integral
with the hull, sealed properly, and I wouldn't miss that.  The boat will
probably have Stan's engine hoist.  Saves alot of wear and tear on you,
especially if you opt for 8 or 9.9, 4 stroke - a heavy beast!
> > Art
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> >> From: Charles Henthorn <rexh at sbcglobal.net>
> >> Sent: Nov 21, 2006 12:01 PM
> >> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Considering a Recycled R22
> >>
> >> Hi Nan:
> >>     Welcome to the list.  I got my recycled 1988 last spring and had to
make the same decisions.  I elected to get the antenna and provide a VHF for
installation and a depth gauge.  In contrast to Rummy, the wind in the sails
are the only music I need.
> >>  Rex
> >>
> >> Nan Bailey <nan at npbailey.com> wrote:
> >>  Hi,
> >>
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> >>
> >> I am in touch with Stan @ General Boats to purchase a recycled boat and
> >> would be interested in hearing some feedback. Are there any features
> >> that are "must have"? I thought I would want life-lines but Stan is
> >> suggesting I reconsider. I am assuming I will have a depth-finder and
> >> compass put in...make sense? Other thoughts?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I am on the Long Island Sound and hope to use it for day sails and some
> >> overnights with my 10/15 yr old children & friends.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Nan
> >>
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> >> Nan P Bailey, MBA, CFP(r), AIF(r)
> >>
> >> 1875 Palmer Ave, Ste 206
> >>
> >> Larchmont, NY 10538
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> >>
> >> tel. 914.834.9105
> >>
> >> fax 914.834.6376
> >>
> >> www.npbailey.com
> >>
> >> nan at npbailey.com
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