CB radio vs. cell phone vs. HAM Radio
HI all, I wanted to tap the resources of the forum here for suggestions on traveling in remote areas. Years ago, I traveled through Montana, Idaho and Wyoming and went several days without cell pho...
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rr2254545 wrote:Son of Norway wrote:
Is your cell phone service with Verizon? That will give you the best coverage in remote areas. A CB radio is cheap may be very helpful in an emergency on the road even with its short range. I always have one with me.
X2 if you have Verizon you will be ok 99% of the time
well, the OP says he will be in montana. We travel there a lot. I can state with confidence that verizon will NOT give you 99% coverage. Even on the interstates in montana you can go for 50 miles or more without coverage from any carrier even with a quality cell phone booster. I will agree verizon will be better than ATT.
One option is two cell phones, one on ATT, one on verizon. this will help since there are many areas in montana with one coverage or the other but not both. But you will still end up with many spots with no coverage.
