It can't broadcast without a connection.supranihilest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:30 am How is a cell phone supposed to broadcast your location without cell service? It can't by definition. Get an inReach with the recreation plan (the safety plan doesn't include unlimited tracking). It's more expensive but you can't put a price on your life.
Live Tracking Cell phone Apps without cell signal
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That's my point. A cell phone without a cell connection obviously won't work for something like this.CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:45 amIt can't broadcast without a connection.supranihilest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:30 am How is a cell phone supposed to broadcast your location without cell service? It can't by definition. Get an inReach with the recreation plan (the safety plan doesn't include unlimited tracking). It's more expensive but you can't put a price on your life.
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Yes, Garmin is WAY better, but this is better than nothing which is what most people default to.supranihilest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:53 amThat's my point. A cell phone without a cell connection obviously won't work for something like this.CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:45 amIt can't broadcast without a connection.supranihilest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:30 am How is a cell phone supposed to broadcast your location without cell service? It can't by definition. Get an inReach with the recreation plan (the safety plan doesn't include unlimited tracking). It's more expensive but you can't put a price on your life.
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$450 a month?! Dude you're getting scammed big time!CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:25 am ...and at 450 a month plus subscription the Garmin is not that.
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Editeddaway8 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:22 am$450 a month?! Dude you're getting scammed big time!CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:25 am ...and at 450 a month plus subscription the Garmin is not that.
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Re: Live Tracking Cell phone Apps without cell signal
Zoleo satellite messenger has a breadcrumb trail feature that lets you share your location too.
Although if you do happen to have a cell phone connection you can share your location with anyone using the Google Maps app for free.
Although if you do happen to have a cell phone connection you can share your location with anyone using the Google Maps app for free.
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Haven't tried the tracking yet on my Zoleo but have sent locations and text messages easily.
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