emergency arial for a Codan NGT AR voice with a 9350 auto tune antenna

Agree with Joe. I have lots of high powered mobile HF capability at home but haven't bothered putting it in the car. We purchased a satellite phone.

HF can be useful if someone nearby can help. Very true. And both modes have different issues and problems. However in our opinion, the satellite phone has the advantage in an emergency. And that is what we got it for. Not for chit chat. Not for emails or sms. And definitely not for ordering Pizzas. Sure it has those capabilities but we are niot interested in any of them.
Anything at home can wait until we get back.

It is purely for emergency to be able to reliably and clearly in a proper full duplex mode, talk to the actual medical team on how best to provide the proper first aid while they either come out and get us or we drive in. A means that any passer by can help with (simple how to call info is on the phone). One that is private and quiet to be able to calm the caller down easily to ease the situation.

You cannot do this as well on simplex HF radio. And I say this after working with HF since 1970 both professionally and as a serious hobby.

Not sure about the auto tuning antenna but a 'tuned' (to 8022 Khz) - length of wire from the base of my whip antenna (much more robust than a auto jobbies) works well. I have a sat phone as well after I realised that the tax I paid the government over many years would now get me a sat phone for just $123.75 (80% subsidy) as I live outside a mobile area. The best of both worlds
john

Hi Grumblebum, regards to the Dragon
Is it possible to get the subsidy or a part of it if you are travelling around? We do spend a lot of time out of phone range in the top of Qld and in the NT and WA. Any info appreciated.
Regards
TJ and the Cook

Darian, a PLB (EPIRB) has it's place too but the Satphone allows for medical advice whilst waiting for the cavalry to arrive.

That satellite information at VKS737 needs to be updated.

Who gives a rats about cost when the blood is pouring out. And if cost is an issue then why don't they (VKS) mention the subsidy and the fact that the emergency staff will call you back if you are running out of funds.

Sounds a bit biassed myself. What good is the community down the road when the leg is hanging off.

If you want a social network then stick to Twitter or Facebook and don't get out of range.

That will fire them up.

No it won't.

I am so used to being picked. Especially when comparing 4WD HF and Satellite phone features.

Cheers