#78995 - 12/08/0605:18 PMRe: James Kim: Snowbound Vehicle Info and Analysis
JohnN
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Registered: 10/10/01
Posts: 966
Loc: Seattle, WA
CDMA is cellular technology. This (probably) wouldn't have helped any more than texting their GPS location on their cell. It probably would be a good option in urban areas (faster response in a car crash), but in a rural setting, the PLB is probably still the way to go (and no monthly charges).
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