View Full Version : Any y'all know if any cell service on Collegiate west? AT&T
saltysack
06-25-2016, 11:16
Doing the loop in few weeks and appears to have service on eastern section as others have confirmed..debating leaving the spot at home.....maybe that classifies as being stupid light??[emoji51]
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lonehiker
06-25-2016, 12:01
What would you have done 20 years ago?
saltysack
06-25-2016, 14:45
What would you have done 20 years ago?
It's not a concern for me but my wife......just trying to appease her.....if it were up to me I'd have zero communication for the duration....happy wife = happy life...
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Doing the loop in few weeks and appears to have service on eastern section as others have confirmed..debating leaving the spot at home.....maybe that classifies as being stupid light?
I'm clueless about electronic gadgetry (i.e., isn't Spot a GPS device?) and I never take it while hiking. But I've done the CW quite a few times and know it reasonably well. There's plenty of high-altitude exposure and even at times some line-of-sight to a few far-off cell towers. But each time I've hiked it and have run into others, they've each made it known that they're frustrated with their cell service; it seems a big part of what they miss. I don't delve into what carrier they use, because I don't care.
My advice, based on what I've witnessed (but haven't experienced myself), is to take the east route if this is that great of a concern for you (or your wife). It's beautiful too, maybe just not quite as much so. (However, it's generally safer from the electrical storm threat.)
saltysack
06-25-2016, 16:08
I'm clueless about electronic gadgetry (i.e., isn't Spot a GPS device?) and I never take it while hiking. But I've done the CW quite a few times and know it reasonably well. There's plenty of high-altitude exposure and even at times some line-of-sight to a few far-off cell towers. But each time I've hiked it and have run into others, they've each made it known that they're frustrated with their cell service; it seems a big part of what they miss. I don't delve into what carrier they use, because I don't care.
My advice, based on what I've witnessed (but haven't experienced myself), is to take the east route if this is that great of a concern for you (or your wife). It's beautiful too, maybe just not quite as much so. (However, it's generally safer from the electrical storm threat.)
Thx...I'm doing the loop so both east and west...I'm not the person who uses phone often..just once every day or so to check in...appreciate the info..
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Thx...I'm doing the loop so both east and west...I'm not the person who uses phone often..just once every day or so to check in...appreciate the info..
Oops, sorry about that. I suppose the best course of action is to let your wife know you might not get any reception at times, possible for a few days. Welcome to the past!
In the past, I've met others out for day hikes or at road crossings who've offered to text a short message to loved ones on my behalf. And they always followed through! While this isn't exactly a reliable method it could be an option if reception is nonexistent. Or send her a quick "I'm alive" via Spot.
The Guthook apps can send a text message with your location and anything else you would like to say. Katrina taught me that text messages get sent when voice calls won't work. Have fun.
Wayne
Old. Slow. "Smarter than the average bear."
saltysack
06-25-2016, 20:40
The Guthook apps can send a text message with your location and anything else you would like to say. Katrina taught me that text messages get sent when voice calls won't work. Have fun.
Wayne
Old. Slow. "Smarter than the average bear."
How...I've never heard that? I looked at my Colorado trail app and don't see anything.....
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It will work from where you sit now.
Start the app.
Touch the GPS button in the lower left corner.
Then touch the circle that comes up next to GPS.
Your location comes up in a text box.
Touch the icon on the right side of the text box.
Send the message as text or email.
The recipient gets the message and a Google maps link.
Easier done than typed.
Wayne
Old. Slow. "Smarter than the average bear."
saltysack
06-25-2016, 22:50
It will work from where you sit now.
Start the app.
Touch the GPS button in the lower left corner.
Then touch the circle that comes up next to GPS.
Your location comes up in a text box.
Touch the icon on the right side of the text box.
Send the message as text or email.
The recipient gets the message and a Google maps link.
Easier done than typed.
Wayne
Old. Slow. "Smarter than the average bear."
Thx Wayne...I never realized this...pretty neat feature...obviously I'll need service but still handy and fast!
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You're welcome.
Another member mentioned it somewhere here. I sat and pressed all the icons until I got it to work. Glad to help.
Wayne
Old. Slow. "Smarter than the average bear."
It was there all the time.
INFO - App Info - Sharing your location.
When in doubt, read the directions. [emoji1][emoji41]
Wayne
Old. Slow. "Smarter than the average bear."
saltysack
06-26-2016, 20:07
Ha...what are directions? [emoji16]....
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