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Tag: cell phone

YourLo.ca/tion successes

By Michael Coyle Posted on 07/10/2014 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with cell phone, GPS, technology, YourLo.ca/tion
YourLo.ca/tion successes

YourLo.ca/tion successes; an appeal for feedback on how YourLo.ca/tion is working, and general feedback

Cell phones and GPS

By Michael Coyle Posted on 26/03/2012 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with backcountry, cell phone, communications, GPS, PLB, smart phone, technology
Cell phones and GPS

Some recent news reports contain conflicting information on Cell phones and GPS reliability for SAR use, I attempt to clarify

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