2007-10-14 11:22:32 · 6 answers · asked by Daniel G 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
me too
sat phones are way to expensive
2007-10-14 12:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by rondilworth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cell phones are not dependable on the water, they drop calls, 20 miles out won't make it. You should have a good VHF marine radio, and a large antenna in case of trouble.
2007-10-15 02:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as landfall said, get a specific dedicated antenna for your phone.
Cell phones only work if they can see the tower. 20 miles out you need a 225 foot tall tower on shore, or an antenna on your boat high up.......
or, as another poster said, turn the damn thing off and enjoy the water!
2007-10-18 09:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the matter is one of service coverage i think
get a world phone there should be roaming / it costs to make them but cruise ships you can use your phone and it's further than 20 miles out
i think there is a ship to shore number operator to dial ? also be connected / get assistance
the satellites are used and the towers are getting better placed / results in better conenctivity
2007-10-15 12:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet will be an after market external marine cell phone antenna. Sheakspeare makes one. Not aware of any truly waterproof cell phones. 20 miles is pushing it for celluar coverage.
2007-10-14 21:15:46 · answer #5 · answered by landfall43 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY?
this is the only true time I ever get to myself
Boss can't reach me,
wife can't reach me
I make a point to get to a place each evening to check in, but the isolation is great!
Sorry don't know of a phone like that, but while you at it you might as well wish for one that also floats
2007-10-15 13:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋