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Ken Marino wrote:
Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. I cruised this area using my Verizon standard plan phone. It worked withing sight of land just fine. How far offshore are you planning on needing a telephone? |
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Ken Marino wrote:
On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:26:29 -0700, Paul Cassel wrote: Ken Marino wrote: Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. I cruised this area using my Verizon standard plan phone. It worked withing sight of land just fine. How far offshore are you planning on needing a telephone? Thanks Paul, how bad were the per minute charges while in the Bahamas? Sorry, I can't help you here. I never tried making a call there. -paul |
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Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6
months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. |
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Wait,, you have the money for a 40' yacht and you want to know what marine
telephone to use? %^$4^*()64#$%%^$# That' all I can tell ya. ================= "Ken Marino" wrote in message ... Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. |
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Ken Marino wrote in
: Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. Get yourself the best plan for FL and/or wherever else you plan to cruise in the US and place it on hold when you head to the Bahamas. Buy an unlocked GSM phone for use in the Bahamas. You may be able to use the same phone as you used in the States. For example, T-Mobile utilizes GSM phones in the US. When you get to the Bahamas, purchase a SIM card from BATELCO and purchase minutes as you go along. I think that it's about $1.15/minute from the Bahamas to the US. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org |
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:54:06 -0600, Geoff Schultz wrote:
Ken Marino wrote in : Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. Get yourself the best plan for FL and/or wherever else you plan to cruise in the US and place it on hold when you head to the Bahamas. Buy an unlocked GSM phone for use in the Bahamas. You may be able to use the same phone as you used in the States. For example, T-Mobile utilizes GSM phones in the US. When you get to the Bahamas, purchase a SIM card from BATELCO and purchase minutes as you go along. I think that it's about $1.15/minute from the Bahamas to the US. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org Thanks Geoff, Any suggestions on data-ie internet |
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:54:06 -0600, Geoff Schultz
wrote: Get yourself the best plan for FL and/or wherever else you plan to cruise in the US and place it on hold when you head to the Bahamas. Buy an unlocked GSM phone for use in the Bahamas. You may be able to use the same phone as you used in the States. For example, T-Mobile utilizes GSM phones in the US. When you get to the Bahamas, purchase a SIM card from BATELCO and purchase minutes as you go along. I think that it's about $1.15/minute from the Bahamas to the US. That works, and there are a couple of other possibilities also. There is good WiFi internet service available in much of the Bahamas which means that you can also use Voice Over IP services such as Skype to make calls at very reasonable prices if you are properly configured. In addition, carry a hand held VHF radio with you when you go ashore. People in the Bahamas use them for everything from calling a taxi to just asking directions. Not legal in the US but very acceptable there. http://www.skype.com/ |
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Ken Marino wrote:
On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:54:06 -0600, Geoff Schultz wrote: Ken Marino wrote in : Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. Get yourself the best plan for FL and/or wherever else you plan to cruise in the US and place it on hold when you head to the Bahamas. Buy an unlocked GSM phone for use in the Bahamas. You may be able to use the same phone as you used in the States. For example, T-Mobile utilizes GSM phones in the US. When you get to the Bahamas, purchase a SIM card from BATELCO and purchase minutes as you go along. I think that it's about $1.15/minute from the Bahamas to the US. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org Thanks Geoff, Any suggestions on data-ie internet Is there no wi-fi out there? Dennis. |
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:54:20 -0600, Geoff Schultz
wrote: I remember another provider, something like Coconut Internet, but I can't find anything online about them. Coconut Telegraph. They also have a ham radio net on SSB: 0800 Coconut Telegraph 4003 KHz USB |
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On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:26:29 -0700, Paul Cassel wrote:
Ken Marino wrote: Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. I cruised this area using my Verizon standard plan phone. It worked withing sight of land just fine. How far offshore are you planning on needing a telephone? Thanks Paul, how bad were the per minute charges while in the Bahamas? |
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"Sir Thomas of Cannondale" wrote:
Wait,, you have the money for a 40' yacht and you want to know what marine telephone to use? %^$4^*()64#$%%^$# That' all I can tell ya. What a back porch Bolshevik... anybody who seems to be richer than him ****es him off. DSK |
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:47:26 -0800, dougking888 wrote:
"Sir Thomas of Cannondale" wrote: Wait,, you have the money for a 40' yacht and you want to know what marine telephone to use? %^$4^*()64#$%%^$# That' all I can tell ya. What a back porch Bolshevik... anybody who seems to be richer than him ****es him off. DSK I was being polite and not saying the same thing. thanks for saying it for me!!!!!! |
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On Jan 4, 5:37*am, Ken Marino wrote:
Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, Hello Ken: If you havent already I urge with the most politness, please do a Group Search here using the words "Skip & Lydia". Then order the hits by date begining with the earliest. Very intereting reading about a couple who follow thier dream.......... but not advice.......then stick their boat on the on the rocks.... uhhh, reef. I am also assuming that you have spent six months sailing your new boat out of yor home port daily in all typs of weather.... including Small Craft Warnings. Bob |
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:35:17 -0800, Bob wrote:
On Jan 4, 5:37Â*am, Ken Marino wrote: Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, Hello Ken: If you havent already I urge with the most politness, please do a Group Search here using the words "Skip & Lydia". Then order the hits by date begining with the earliest. Very intereting reading about a couple who follow thier dream.......... but not advice.......then stick their boat on the on the rocks.... uhhh, reef. I am also assuming that you have spent six months sailing your new boat out of yor home port daily in all typs of weather.... including Small Craft Warnings. Bob Thanks Bob, Don't have a lot of sailing experience myself, but my wife has sailed 33 and 62 foot boats extensively through the BAHAMAS. She has weathered 2 hurricanes on the boat (at anchorage both times). We did sail this boat down from Maryland when we bought it, in some pretty nasty weather. |
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Wayne.B wrote in
: Coconut Telegraph. They also have a ham radio net on SSB: 0800 Coconut Telegraph 4003 KHz USB 4003 is NOT, repeat NOT in the ham radio bands! Utter your ham callsign on 4003 and you'll soon be dealing with FCC correspondence you'll regret. Use your Ship Station License on 4003, which is dubiously legal. Larry -- Next time some broker tells you what a great investment he's selling, ask him about Rhodium, a shiny metal used in Catalytic Converters. Jan 1st 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Rhodium $452 $1341 $3006 $5339 $6775 PER OUNCE! How much longer can we pay for new cars at this rate? Feb '97 it was $182/oz |
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:01:17 -0600, Ken Marino
wrote: I cruised this area using my Verizon standard plan phone. It worked withing sight of land just fine. How far offshore are you planning on needing a telephone? My standard Verizon phone worked enroute to Hawaii on a cruise ship. No screwing around, it just worked normally. No extra charge, the ship seems to have just had its very own cell. A satellite figures into this somewhere, I am sure. Casady |
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The guy boat a 40' boat, but he can't figure out what phone to use ..
And that makes me a what? wrote in message ... "Sir Thomas of Cannondale" wrote: Wait,, you have the money for a 40' yacht and you want to know what marine telephone to use? %^$4^*()64#$%%^$# That' all I can tell ya. What a back porch Bolshevik... anybody who seems to be richer than him ****es him off. DSK |
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On Jan 4, 8:00 pm, "Sir Thomas of Cannondale"
wrote: The guy boat a 40' boat, but he can't figure out what phone to use .. And that makes me a what? It makes you a person who makes unhelpful and uncalled-for comments in a public forum. How many things have *you* asked advice about here.... things that you "couldn't figure out"? IIRC you have often gotten snippy when given advice/info that didn't suit your prejudices; and you have not only often griped about how much boat-stuff costs but made snarky comments about others more expensive boats & gear (hence my remark about your Bolshevik tendencies). I followed this thread because it's a subject I'd like to learn more about myself.. so tell us about *your* SSB/fax/ham, sat phone, or hi- gain cell phone rig. DSK |
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On Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:00:29 +0000, Sir Thomas of Cannondale wrote:
The guy boat a 40' boat, but he can't figure out what phone to use .. And that makes me a what? wrote in message news:6daa0e4e-5a6f-472d-98fd- ... "Sir Thomas of Cannondale" wrote: Wait,, you have the money for a 40' yacht and you want to know what marine telephone to use? %^$4^*()64#$%%^$# That' all I can tell ya. What a back porch Bolshevik... anybody who seems to be richer than him ****es him off. DSK THANKS FOR ALL YOUR POSITIVE FEEDBACK sir thomas. Just for your info, buying a used 40' sailboat does not make you a wealthy person. Also, the wealthiest person in the world should be smart enough to ask questions about cellular communications and internet availability in a part of the world they have never been to. Not all areas of the world come up to the perfect standards of communication you find in your little world. |
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Ok,, you win... I was wrong.. It has been snowing for weeks, I am out of
canned spam, and canned chiily con carnaa, ... I can't get down the back steps... my cat left me for the cat across the street.... my neighbors are dead inside their home and no one cares because it is too cold to go and check on them... Thank god I have this computer so I can vent... Good luck with the 40 footer.. My phone is one of the Virgin prepay jobs. Doesn't work.. But... it is the only time I get to hold a Virgin.. So .. I'm keeping it! ========================================= "Ken Marino" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:00:29 +0000, Sir Thomas of Cannondale wrote: The guy boat a 40' boat, but he can't figure out what phone to use .. And that makes me a what? wrote in message news:6daa0e4e-5a6f-472d-98fd- ... "Sir Thomas of Cannondale" wrote: Wait,, you have the money for a 40' yacht and you want to know what marine telephone to use? %^$4^*()64#$%%^$# That' all I can tell ya. What a back porch Bolshevik... anybody who seems to be richer than him ****es him off. DSK THANKS FOR ALL YOUR POSITIVE FEEDBACK sir thomas. Just for your info, buying a used 40' sailboat does not make you a wealthy person. Also, the wealthiest person in the world should be smart enough to ask questions about cellular communications and internet availability in a part of the world they have never been to. Not all areas of the world come up to the perfect standards of communication you find in your little world. |
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Ken Marino wrote:
Fairly new to the group. My wife and I purchased a 40' sailboat about 6 months ago and are ready for our first long trip, We plan to spend 2-3 months in the Florida keys and Bahamas--mostly the latter. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced ( I know cheap is out of the question ) phone and or data plans out there? Many thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Also open to starting an ongoing exchange of experiences with any who have done or are doing similar trips. Another option would be to get a sat phone, preferably Iridium. I bought a used phone for $750 and can get minutes in blocks of 500 for about $1.20 per minute. Data connections are available. And they work everywhere. And incoming calls are charged to the caller, discourages interruptions. Maybe a bit over the top but it is an option. |
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Sir Thomas of Cannondale wrote:
Ok,, you win... I was wrong.. It has been snowing for weeks, I am out of canned spam, and canned chiily con carnaa, ... I can't get down the back steps... my cat left me for the cat across the street.... my neighbors are dead inside their home and no one cares because it is too cold to go and check on them... Thank god I have this computer so I can vent... Good luck with the 40 footer.. My phone is one of the Virgin prepay jobs. Doesn't work.. But... it is the only time I get to hold a Virgin.. So .. I'm keeping it! You could always go into the suicide bomber business, a whole slew of virgins every time you blow up! G |
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Geoff Shultz wrote:
same phone as you used in the States. For example, T-Mobile utilizes GSM phones in the US. When you get to the Bahamas, purchase a SIM card from BATELCO and purchase minutes as you go along. Hi Geoff, I have T-Mobile here and while they do use GSM their phones are not unlocked - you have to use their programmed cards (at least this is what the guy selling all the brands of phones and services at his booth told me). I was looking at unlocked GSM phones and found them to be a bit pricey and not a big selection available, but it seemed to make sense to get one if you're going to be abroad for awhile. If you are only travelling for a week or so at a time it makes more sense to keep your U.S. phone and have the phone company get you the service over there. Red |
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Gordon wrote in news:13o0rt3smq0rs32
@corp.supernews.com: You could always go into the suicide bomber business, a whole slew of virgins every time you blow up! G I got depressed and called the suicide hotline over Christmas.... The call went to a call center in Pakistan. They got all excited when I told them I was suicidal and asked how big a truck I could drive..... |
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Red wrote in
: Geoff Shultz wrote: same phone as you used in the States. For example, T-Mobile utilizes GSM phones in the US. When you get to the Bahamas, purchase a SIM card from BATELCO and purchase minutes as you go along. Hi Geoff, I have T-Mobile here and while they do use GSM their phones are not unlocked - you have to use their programmed cards (at least this is what the guy selling all the brands of phones and services at his booth told me). I was looking at unlocked GSM phones and found them to be a bit pricey and not a big selection available, but it seemed to make sense to get one if you're going to be abroad for awhile. If you are only travelling for a week or so at a time it makes more sense to keep your U.S. phone and have the phone company get you the service over there. Red Simply buy an unlocked phone via eBay or there are many services which will unlock your existing phone. I purchased a Motorola T-Mobile GSM phone for $51 last year on eBay. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org |
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Don't forget, a GSM network has more capabilities than pure phone
service, for instance internet and email access. There are global providers mostl with cheaper roaming fees than you US-provider is asking for, but whenever we stay a little longer in any country, just go for a local SIM-card. Internet access via GPRS or UMTS is sometimes surprisingly cheap (sometimes not), and I prefer to make my bank transactions in the privacy of my own boat. What Phone: GSM only is worldwide : be sure it is a tri-, better quadband GSM as US is using other frequencies than the rest of the world. if money permits, be sure it is at least GPRS capable, better though EDGE best UMTS UMTS, in some countries called 3G, uses different technology and is much faster, but mostly only available in larger cities, but this depends on the provider, might sometimes be countrywide if it is a new proider without the "old" technology. All UMTS phones are GSM capable too. This comes closest to broadband you might be used at home. EDGE is an enhancement for GSM, cheaper upgrade for the providers, they do not need new Antenna towers, just a few electronic parts, so it is more widespread, but much faster than GPRS, much much faster than ISDN GPRS was the first data service for GSM phones, still much better then using dial-up service. All these data services are usually volume paid, if time, then onl the actual transmitting time, much better again compared to dial up. One thing I agree, learning how to program cellphone and computer to work together might sometimes be frustrating. for the technical terms wikipedia and/or searchmachines are helpful ;-) Still I'd have an external WIFI antenna on board just in case you catch a free signal somewhere, marinas and restaurants sometimes provide free service, sometimes for a charge. ;-) |
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