Off the net: http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=1451266#14513 00 DL 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< *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jan 06 2012 - 08:13:18 PST
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