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Just don't think using it at Waddell, or probably most local coast spots
will do anything for you. It'd kind of be like the person who wrote
about the metal zipper of their safety pouch rusting over so he couldn't
open it. Irony can be a bitch sometimes.
gh
Jeff Milum wrote:
> 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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