On Fri, 09 Jan 2004 21:26:21 -0800, Steve Finegan
wrote:
>For work in the Serengeti and other parts of East Africa, is radio still the
>most economical, effective means for communications between vehicles and
>with bases, or have cell/SAT phones started to make cost-effective inroads.
>Which technology do most field researchers use today? What are the trends?
>Thanks in advance for any help.
>Steve
Probably it depends most on whatever is most available in the area
you'll be, and how remote you are. Most of the researchers I know of
working in Ethiopia and northern Kenya use satellite phones.
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