was radios now cell phones

From: Jeff Milum (jmilum@saba.com-DeleteThis.com)
Date: Fri Mar 30 2001 - 15:07:50 PST 

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From: Jeff Milum <jmilum@saba.com-DeleteThis.com>
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Subject: was radios now cell phones
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 15:07:50 -0800
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Obviously there are some good radio options out there for those of
inclined towards being smart and spending money on safety equipment.

In terms of a far cheaper and truly emergency option does anyone
know if it is possible to get an old cell phone programmed so that
you could call 911 on it? Not sure how cell phones are programmed
but could you program an old phone to work on the same number as
your current cell phone? Are there still such things as truly
emergency plans out there?

I'm thinking that an old cell phone in a waterproof container might
be a very low cost way of calling the coast guard in a true
emergency situation.

Thoughts?

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