Communication between PH and camp

28 November 2006, 21:33

This may be a dumb question but I was wondering the other day how the PH stays in contact with his staff or other PHs while in the bush. For example, say that some emergency happened far from camp, how would the PH get help? Radio?Satellite phones? Or, and this is the dumb part of the question, are there any cell towers our in the wilds of Africa? What is the norm? Thanks,

Landrum.

28 November 2006, 21:47

kamaatu

We play the drums.

28 November 2006, 22:07

Landrum

Interesting. I thought perhaps that you used smoke signals.

Landrum

28 November 2006, 22:17

Andrew McLaren

In Africa? A half naked runner carrying a letter tied to a forked stick has worked for a long long time! If the movie director is good the poor runner meats up with a prowling lion, or some other great beasts!

In all seriousness: There are horses for courses! In many areas of south Africa cell phone reception is quit erelaible, and can be relied on in an emergency. There is, of course a fellow called Mr. Murphey prowling the african bush seeking PH's who do not have a Plan B! Radio comms are as good as you are prepared to spend money on equipment - and license fees and BEE partners! The ultimate - also in cost - is Satelite phones.

The norm about cell phone towers are: If you are desparate - there will be no signal! Trust Mr. Murphy on this one!

In good hunting.

Andrew McLaren.

In good hunting.

28 November 2006, 22:25

Andrew McLaren

quote:
Originally posted by Andrew McLaren:
In Africa? A half naked runner carrying a letter tied to a forked stick has worked for a long long time! If the movie director is good the poor runner meats up with a prowling lion, or some other great man eating or stomping beasts!

In all seriousness: There are horses for courses! In many areas of South Africa cell phone reception is quit erelaible, and can be relied on in an emergency. There is, of course a fellow called Mr. Murphey prowling the african bush seeking PH's who do not have a Plan B!

Radio comms are as good as you are prepared to spend money on equipment - and license fees and BEE partners! Then there is always the "local Army" accusing the driver of any simple CB radio carrying vehicle of being an 'subversive element". The amount of hassels involved in attempting to go about using radios across borders legally in southern Africa is quite enough to force all but the very strong to resort to bribery or "just keep quiet and take your chances" - tactics!

The ultimate - also in cost - is Satelite phones.

The norm about cell phone towers are: If you are desparate - there will be no signal! Trust Mr. Murphy on this one!

In good hunting.

Andrew McLaren.

In good hunting.

29 November 2006, 13:07

infinito

Your question asks "in the bush".

Two way Radios. I spent the money on the repeaters, it is worth every cent.

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