Re: [Philmont]: Cell Phone Service in Basecamp

I had the same misfortune as Jerry, only my lack of service came through
T-Mobile (aka Voicestream). I don't think I managed to get service leaving
Philmont and heading for Dallas until we reached Amarillo, but then I might
have been snoozing on the bus until then.

Others had better luck. I know that most everyone from base camp, including
the local sheriff's deputies, drives south of Philmont to the scenic
overlook near Urraca Mesa. You can go there at almost any hour and find all
kinds of folks pulled over using their cell phones.

Good luck.

Beaver Bob

> From: "Bailey, Jerry D" <Bailey.Jerry@med.va.gov>
> Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
> Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 14:31:59 -0700
> To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
> Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Cell Phone Service in Basecamp
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> Verizon pay up front did not work at PTC at all! Tried to call home and let
> family know I arrived safe but could not get out. May one be so lucky as to
> work at Philmont. I paid my life savings (not really, just vacation savings
> and time) just to visit there for one week - and loved it so much I want to
> go back! Other people on this list have had success with their cell phones
> and hopefully will reply. My cell never worked there, at all, and I tried
> numerous times and days/nights. Good luck and Best Wishes. Enjoy: YiS: Jerry
> D. Bailey (PTC CS Training attendee July 2003)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason A. Cotting [mailto:p2ranger@anvilgear.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 1:56 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
> Subject: [Philmont]: Cell Phone Service in Basecamp
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> It looks like I have found my way into working another season at
> Philmont for this autumn (can't get a job anywhere else). I am
> considering buying a cell phone to keep in Basecamp to keep in touch
> with the parents, friends, etc. Does anyone have experience with what
> carriers provide service or do not provide service in Basecamp?
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> I'm not looking to reopen the Cell phone debate, I just want to know
> what carriers to look at.
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> If we get some good responses to this, Selden may want to put a list of
> these on his site.
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> Thanks
>
> Jason
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