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jcavenagh

01/06/2017 02:46PM

Interesting new product coming soon... 10 mi range for a cell phone

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boonie

01/06/2017 02:59PM

Interesting, but not exactly what I thought it was going to be . . .

Essentially turns your phone into a walkie talkie with a 10-mile range that can communicate with other phones with a Beartooth, but . . . that's it apparently.

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yellowcanoe

01/07/2017 09:19AM

What no mountains involved?

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mjmkjun

01/07/2017 09:51AM

Impressive range. I can see how that would help those individuals who are hiking and get separated from group/family group. (providing they all carry cell phones, that is)

I, too, immediately thought of the Beartooth Hwy./Mountains. Outstanding panoramic views there.

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton

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butthead

01/07/2017 02:27PM

I'm fairly sure 902Mhz to 928Mhz or 33-centimeter transmissions are line of sight dependant. The 10 mile range may be no better than civilian 2 way radios that boast similar range.

butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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andym

01/07/2017 08:11PM

I agree about the range. I think the advantage over other radios is being able to text and use maps. Basically you can utilize the capabilities of a smart phone. Just to talk, I think a radio makes more sense.

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