Hi folks, I have just purchased a 270 and will be sailing in long Island sound and out way past Marthas Vinyard. I currantly have a hand held cell phone and was wondering if anyone new the range (Distance from Nearest Tower) of most phones. One thought I had was to place a 4.5 foot fiberglass marine cell ant. on the mast. Any comments would be helpfull. (Note: At certain times I may be beyond 30 Miles from a tower) Jim
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Not sure about actual range but...
I've been told that the transmit power of the larger, permanently installed mobile phones is considerably greater than the handheld units. I had a fixed unit hooked up to one of those 4' Shakespeare marine antennas and it did fairly well in some very desolate places. It's a bit pricey, but if it's really important...
I've been told that the transmit power of the larger, permanently installed mobile phones is considerably greater than the handheld units. I had a fixed unit hooked up to one of those 4' Shakespeare marine antennas and it did fairly well in some very desolate places. It's a bit pricey, but if it's really important...
Leave the phone home!
I just can't understand taking a phone sailing! Isn't the point of it to "get away"?! (I'm just playing!
) LaDonna
I just can't understand taking a phone sailing! Isn't the point of it to "get away"?! (I'm just playing!
) LaDonnaMy experience is...
that there are few places where the cell phone doesn't work in Long Island Sound. Many times you will be in Roam, but I have received phone calls in the Vineyard, Nantucket, the Cape, etc. All I use is my handheld Cell phone with no external antenna. I do have voice mail also for those times where there is no service (and that's not many). I hate having to have a phone on board, but there are times when I need to be reached. The phone is also much better than VHF when trying to make reservations at marinas or Restaurants. Mark Johnson
that there are few places where the cell phone doesn't work in Long Island Sound. Many times you will be in Roam, but I have received phone calls in the Vineyard, Nantucket, the Cape, etc. All I use is my handheld Cell phone with no external antenna. I do have voice mail also for those times where there is no service (and that's not many). I hate having to have a phone on board, but there are times when I need to be reached. The phone is also much better than VHF when trying to make reservations at marinas or Restaurants. Mark Johnson
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