Anyone seen these Beartooth or goTenna things as an off-grid emergency COM system?
I like that it uses your existing phone with small device that also acts as a back up charger, can use as a two-way for 5 miles and texts up to 10 miles. Some can even hop along your "network" to extend beyond the range. Also supports location offline/off-network.
https://www.beartooth.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiu3rzp2h2AIVD1PBCh0Lhg4kEAEYASAAEgLZnfD_BwE
https://www.gotenna.com/pages/mesh
Yes, they cost more than a cheap handheld(goTenna isn't much more) and have a shorter range than many but the convenience is palpable.
Thoughts?
I like that it uses your existing phone with small device that also acts as a back up charger, can use as a two-way for 5 miles and texts up to 10 miles. Some can even hop along your "network" to extend beyond the range. Also supports location offline/off-network.
https://www.beartooth.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiu3rzp2h2AIVD1PBCh0Lhg4kEAEYASAAEgLZnfD_BwE
https://www.gotenna.com/pages/mesh
Yes, they cost more than a cheap handheld(goTenna isn't much more) and have a shorter range than many but the convenience is palpable.
Thoughts?