LaughingBear wrote:
> Cell phone reception depends upon the signal being able to
> connect with a repeater tower.
Duh!
> The phones are handy in an emergency,
That's the point.
> but a major detraction to the wild and natural state
> of the area. Who wants to hear someone blabbing on the phone
> while soaking?
Nobody is talking about blabbing on the phone while soaking. Well, Ok, Jobe thinks he's going to find a wireless hot point at the springs. But the rest of us know better.
> Im thankful reception is non existant at the
> hotsprings.
I'm not. I've seen too many injuires.
> I find cellphones most useful for calling in sick
> at work before taking off on an adventure. It beats the fax
> machine for sure!
I prefer email for notifying work that I won't be there. Especially when I'm really sick and want to sleep in the morning rather than having to get up long enough to phone work.