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Traveling with mobile technology

Is having a cell phone enough for traveling the byways of Oklahoma?

The short answer is most likely not. Although with current smartphone technology you mostly have access to maps, directions and even traffic information. This system will only work of course if you're able to save your route on your phone (in case that you lose your data signal).

GPS navigational systems works well, the maps are preloaded and can be updated, and even some vechiles thankfully have NAV-GPS systems installed. You may purchase a portable GPS unit without too much fuss. Just be aware that dense forests, deep valleys and for that matter dense cities scapes can interfere with GPS signals. In anycase 'old' tech, yup paper maps are still available.

Lets chat about CB Radios. Yes they're still in use today and most professional drivers of trucks and tour buses rely on them. Why? Its a great way to communiticate short distances. It's relatively inexpensive and has saved numberous lives when there's no cell service available. Pick one up that has a magentic mount antenna and your ready to roll.

If you have what it takes get a HAM licence which opens up so much more communication poetental, using repeaters it's amazing the distance it can cover.

Of course there is the SAT phone option, prices have recently dropped, just as GPS though you'll need a clear view of the sky to get your signal out.

Traveling the Oklahoma byways is a wonderful experience, we wish you safe travels.

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What on the road travel technologies can help you have a safer trip? Is two way radio communications still an option?