RE: [Paddlewise] cell phones

I've always had flip phones which don't fit the waterproof, user-friendly
clear cases very well if at all. I don't know much about waterproof cell
phones. Everyone still complains about waterproof VHF radios failing the odd
time so I can't imaging 100% waterproof cell phones - maybe splashproof,
which would be effective for one short call for help if not immersed by sea
state, or say for some other type of emergency. Concept sounds good: an
affordable, waterproof cellphone carried by the boating masses: *16, "Help!
I fell out of my skiff taking a piss, dang that beer, and these blue jeans
are darn freezing..." 

I carry my cell phone, closed, in a small waterproof pouch around my neck
and treat it like a last resort if I need help, though mainly have it on if
I'm in a coverage area incase my family needs me in an emergency and I'm out
for a day or more, etc. Given the range, I still prefer a VHF and ten
something waterproof additionally that is satellite linked. These units are
getting smaller and better and cheaper. A small-form waterproof,
military-grade satellite phone would be my ultimate communication device if
there was one and it didn't need a mortgage to purchase or equivalent
mortgage-like payment for monthly service. 

DL

>There have been many cases of boaters saved by a timely emergency call
using
a cell phone. I understand that boaters in general would be better served by
using a VHF. But often they don't.

 

Who knows anything about water proof cell phones?

 

Happy New Year!!

 

Thanks,

Chuck Sutherland<
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