BajaNomad - Emergency contact in Mulege???

Emergency contact in Mulege???

fossilnut - 10-3-2007 at 07:20 AM

We'll be spending the Winter mostly near Mulege (Santispac probably). We will be having all our mail stored for us and we won't have a cell phone. People keep asking us how they can contact us if there is an emergency and I have no idea. I know I could check our Email in town but sometimes we don't get to town for weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions how someone might get in touch with us in a real emergency???

Thanks.

Sandy

roundtuit - 10-3-2007 at 07:54 AM

there is a resturant on the beach called annas. you might check and see if you can give people his e-mail address to use in case of emergency. the owners name is russ.

bacquito - 10-3-2007 at 08:01 AM

I would plan on going to town once a week and review E mail or have a reliable contact in town.

Plan on going into town about once a week and reviewing
e mail or have a reliable contact in town. Will you have a two way radio available ? Or adopt the attitude there are no real emergencies when you are in Santispac :spingrin:

shari - 10-3-2007 at 08:07 AM

If you are concerned about an emergency it is best to go into the cop shop and leave your location with them, get the phone # and give it to your loved ones to have...in any emergency the local police will come and find you quickly. the police like to be involved...for example if we are going away, we always let them know so they can keep an eye on our place...they just like to be kept informed..it is in your best interest...also for example in these parts if we are camping in a remote area we also advise the vigilancia/security we will be there just so they know...here in mexico...it is customary to "advise" the authorities about your whereabouts just in case.

tripledigitken - 10-3-2007 at 08:14 AM

You miss the Pig Roast at the Serenidad Hotel on Saturday nights, shame on you. :rolleyes:

Seriously I would want to check my e-mails a little more often.

Enjoy your stay. :bounce:

Ken

Bob and Susan - 10-3-2007 at 11:17 AM

you could take your computer with you and set up a direcway sat internet connection right where you stay...
that's what most people are doing now

i think santispac doesn't have long term rentals anymore
you might want to check that out first
i might be wrong

we HAVE to go to town at LEAST once a week for water and MILK!!!
:biggrin:

Minnow - 10-3-2007 at 11:40 AM

I thought Santispac was closed for remodeling. :lol:

You might want to try Playa Armenta. There is always plenty of room there.

What is up with the Milk in Mexico? I use a lot of milk and still cannot go through a gallon without it going bad.

Fossil, if you really want to torture yourself go check out Bob's set up. :lol:

Jack Swords - 10-3-2007 at 12:15 PM

Now that getting a ham license is easier than ever (NO code test), folks should consider getting a ham license. Tests are administered by volunteers and pretty user friendly. Study materials abound to be used with your computer. With a general class ham license you can contact people all over the world with a radio as small as a CB radio. Hams in the US do phone patches and there are Baja radio Nets that will seek out folks with emergency communication. Also, with a laptop and a ham radio it is very easy to connect to the Internet and do e-mail just as though you were sitting at home. Works in canyons, on mountains, on the water, etc. And...it's free. There cannot be a charge for this e-mail etc. You just cannot use ham radio for business purposes. Many boaters use their ham radio to keep in touch in very remote areas and also driving up and down the peninsula. It takes a bit of effort (not much anymore) and you are always in touch (if you want to be). Jack N1IY

Minnow - 10-3-2007 at 12:28 PM

Contacts for licensing: Ham operator

Nomads.

Elena la loca
Wild bill
Roberto

These folks will guide you through everything you need to know.

Alan - 10-3-2007 at 12:43 PM

Frankly I am just appalled that you could turn your back on this board for so long.

Jack I'd like to go Ham at Mulege to

capt. mike - 10-3-2007 at 03:36 PM

Jack I'd like to go Ham at Mulege to
talk to our clinic coordinators who also run the ham net at Lopez Mateo, maybe you know them Alicia and Patrick, i have their freq listed someplace just not here.
so - and i want to do that email thing via ham too - can you recommend which particular radio i should buy to get that feature(s). Also i have other pilot buddies on the pac side of baja that i could yak with. this is exciting stuff.
I will google a course and test prep today to start my training.

thx for your very informative post.

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Originally posted by Jack Swords
Now that getting a ham license is easier than ever (NO code test), folks should consider getting a ham license. Tests are administered by volunteers and pretty user friendly. Study materials abound to be used with your computer. With a general class ham license you can contact people all over the world with a radio as small as a CB radio. Hams in the US do phone patches and there are Baja radio Nets that will seek out folks with emergency communication. Also, with a laptop and a ham radio it is very easy to connect to the Internet and do e-mail just as though you were sitting at home. Works in canyons, on mountains, on the water, etc. And...it's free. There cannot be a charge for this e-mail etc. You just cannot use ham radio for business purposes. Many boaters use their ham radio to keep in touch in very remote areas and also driving up and down the peninsula. It takes a bit of effort (not much anymore) and you are always in touch (if you want to be). Jack N1IY

Paulina - 10-3-2007 at 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by shari
If you are concerned about an emergency it is best to go into the cop shop and leave your location with them, get the phone # and give it to your loved ones to have...in any emergency the local police will come and find you quickly. the police like to be involved...for example if we are going away, we always let them know so they can keep an eye on our place...they just like to be kept informed..it is in your best interest...also for example in these parts if we are camping in a remote area we also advise the vigilancia/security we will be there just so they know...here in mexico...it is customary to "advise" the authorities about your whereabouts just in case.

Shari,
I can't agree with you more on this one. When I'm in Bahia, the local police know it as they know me personally. :saint:

When Dern's dad died, they played a big part in finding Mia to get the word out to us as we live out of town. When I'm in a new place I make sure to introduce myself with a big smile and a handshake. "Hi, my name is Paulina. You are going to take care of me, right?"...." Right." It's always best to be friendly with those who you are going to go to if you have a situation, or if a situation should be looking for you.

P<*)))><

Cypress - 10-3-2007 at 05:57 PM

fossilnut Give "Power of Attorney" to a reliable person and forget about any and all things north of the border.

Deal with it when and if you return.

Jack Swords - 10-3-2007 at 06:47 PM

Mike: check out the great information on QRZ.com that tells you about license classes, requirements, and even provides study material. You can take the practice tests online, then seek out a testing site and take the test. For e-mail, you need the General class license. See the Winlink.org site for more info. Suggested radios are included and pretty much any newer radio of 100 watts will work BUT verify the radio with someone on the Winlink site before buying as the radio needs fast (in milliseconds) switching between TX and Rcv. I am a volunteer W5YI examiner down in La Paz during cruising season (Dec - April) and we have testing monthly. There are always tests at Loretofest or back in your hometown in the USA. Here in my town monthly is a weekend class/test with a 90% pass rate. Checkout Gordon West as he has weekend classes all the time. Shoot me a u2u for more info. Jack N1IY

capt. mike - 10-4-2007 at 04:58 AM

thx Jack - i am on it.

base out.......

Likewise

djh - 10-4-2007 at 07:44 AM

Thanks Jack.

I have my dad's (RIP) last (very nice) Ham radio setup.... He was an ex WW2 Navy Radioman, lifetime Ham. I turn it on occasionally just to listen (I am not licensed) and reminisce...

I've been intending for many years, and now with a no code test, and your encouraging words, I think I'll take the plunge and get licensed. Maybe Dad's old handle is still availible !

djh

bajalou - 10-4-2007 at 07:58 AM

Haven't taken the test yet, but have taken practice tests online several times and find the tests not as intimating as I had imagined. Have passed all but the first 3 tries with minimum studying. So hope to test sometime this winter. Closest tests this summer were over 200 miles away.

Jack Swords - 10-4-2007 at 08:22 PM

Here is another site that will lead you to volunteer examinations in the US. Pick your state and you get a listing of contacts. ARRL has volunteer examiners as does W5YI. You can get the call of a deceased relative, if it is still available. The test is multiple choice, the entire question pool is on line or in study materials. Study ONLY the correct answer (ignore the three others) on each question and you'll pass. 70% is passing. Best is the CD with question pool and it will quiz you and score your results. Give it 15 minutes an evening for a couple of weeks and it's done. License good for 10 years, renewable without taking test again. Perfect communications medium for Baja. Hope to see more of the Nomads on the ham bands. If I can help, let me know. Jack N1IY

http://www.w5yi.org/exam_locations_ama.php

capt. mike - 10-5-2007 at 06:06 AM

Jack - which CD rom course on the sites products catalog is best?

Technician Element 2 Study Manual (GWTM-06) and our HamStudy Practice Exam Study Software. Both are effective starting July 1, 2006 - Valid until June 30, 2010 -- For Win98 and up CDROM.

or

Print out sample tests or take exams on your PC! All possible exam questions are included as well as 272 page manual and FCC Rule Book. Windows 95/98/2000/XP on CDROM.

or

Study for all of the written ham exams right at your PC and let your computer tell you when you are ready to pass! All possible license exam questions and a code learning program too! Includes FCC Part 97 Rule Book at no extra charge! Guaranteed current for all license examination study as of 2007Win 95-95/XP ONLY

?? thx!
this will be fun, yaking with baja nutz real time instead of postings.

Jack Swords - 10-5-2007 at 06:40 AM

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