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--- On [b]Sun, 12/12/10, Chris M [i][/i][/b] wrote: From: Chris M Subject: Re: [GLDS] SPOT Transmitters To: "Mailing List for GLDS" Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 8:39 PM Adding to the SPOT discussion, a valuable bit of trivia is that a cell phone antennaes will be boosted when 911 is dialed and received by a tower that registers it as a weak signal.    To reduce interference and extend battery life of cell phones, they are manufactured and distributed as (relatively) short-range operating transmitters.  If one were to hit 911 in a remote area, they might be surprised to find multiple bars as the tower receiving the transmission gives permission to boost the signal.  It does this to collect as much data possible for GPS triangulation using 3 cell towers.  As soon as you dial 911, you are transmitting your position to emergency resources.   As mentioned, texting for emergency is better -- transmissions require less power to make and can be sent in weaker signals.  This also uses less battery power.   Chris M. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- -- GLDS Mailing List Options --- To remove your address, email: glds-request@...?subject=unsubscribe> To see the messages on a web page (archives): http://gldsmc.org/mailman/private/glds_gldsmc.org> To get your password for this mailing list, email: glds-request@...?subject=password> List Manager: President@...