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<blockquote data-quote="ndvalium" data-source="post: 1756414" data-attributes="member: 8445">This last weekend at the Vegas to Reno I was reminded about how many dead areas there are still for cellular service in Nevada. We also have dead areas in other Nevada and Arizona races. As I sat on the side of the road for 15 minutes coordinating a helicopter transport I was frustrated that I was unable to move and out of phone communications 100 feet in either direction or if I turned my head the wrong way.I have come to the conclusion I need to get at least 1 satellite phone for me to coordinate emergency responders. Eventually a couple of them for some of our key team members. I am wondering who has had some good luck with various types of phones.I am looking for something mounted in the vehicles, that allows a prepaid card for service in lieu of a monthly service charge. Having an easily return phone number would be very important to me so that family members and other agencies can call back if need be. Must be able to send and receive calls. Send and Receive texts would be next priority and internet use would be a bonus but not a deal breaker.I am interested in the small Iridium Go units that work in conjunction with your smart phone and wondering if anyone has tried and been happy with them.Or does anyone else have any better ideas?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ndvalium, post: 1756414, member: 8445"] This last weekend at the Vegas to Reno I was reminded about how many dead areas there are still for cellular service in Nevada. We also have dead areas in other Nevada and Arizona races. As I sat on the side of the road for 15 minutes coordinating a helicopter transport I was frustrated that I was unable to move and out of phone communications 100 feet in either direction or if I turned my head the wrong way. I have come to the conclusion I need to get at least 1 satellite phone for me to coordinate emergency responders. Eventually a couple of them for some of our key team members. I am wondering who has had some good luck with various types of phones. I am looking for something mounted in the vehicles, that allows a prepaid card for service in lieu of a monthly service charge. Having an easily return phone number would be very important to me so that family members and other agencies can call back if need be. Must be able to send and receive calls. Send and Receive texts would be next priority and internet use would be a bonus but not a deal breaker. I am interested in the small Iridium Go units that work in conjunction with your smart phone and wondering if anyone has tried and been happy with them. Or does anyone else have any better ideas? [/QUOTE]

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