Re: SE Oregon Mobile Coverage?

Frank Harris <frankbhX@XcompuserveX.com> wrote in message news:<cb87fk$spg$1@ngspool-d02.news.aol.com>...
> You could try writing directly to the people who maintain these two
> websites about Western US and Oregon coverage:
>
> www.mountainwireless.com
> cell.uoregon.edu
>
> This website
> www.wirelesswavelength.com
> shows that the two cellular carriers that hold licenses there are
> A-side - Rural Cellular Corporation www.rccwireless.com
> B-side - US Cellular www.uscc.com
> in case that helps you any - maybe you can see where they claim to offer
> coverage.
>

Frank, thanks for your message! I will check out
wirelesswavelength.com. I noticed that Dan Albrich posted right below
you - so cell.uoregon.edu is covered. I did post this message on
wirelessadvisor.com and since Bill Radio frequents the Western Region
forum there, I'll see if he has any feedback.

Sam

"Dan Albrich" <junkmail@shaney.uoregon.edui> wrote in message news:<ZLGdnf8XxLN8LkrdRVn2gw@comcast.com>...
> Hello Scrumhalf -
>
> Two years ago the answer was no coverage, not by any provider, not even
> analog. It did not matter if you tried A or B side, just nada, zippo
> nothing.
>
> Verizon's latest local coverage map does show coverage there, and if it
> exists it is not Verizon coverage because they are not licensed for any of
> the Eastern Oregon counties. The most likely vendor would be US Cellular.
>
> I haven't had the opportunity to verify coverage in your location since
> Verizon published maps showing some coverage in the area. Do you know
> anyone with a cell phone capable of analog? If so, check to see if it can
> find anything- and ask the person who their provider is. If you have a
> Verizon phone, try dialing 611 or 711 to reach customer service (and if your
> lucky) you'll get the local provider's customer service.
>
> Former tight-head prop for the Gonzaga Bulldogs,
>
> -Dan
>
> --
> Eugene, Oregon -- Pacific Northwest
> http://cell.uoregon.edu
>
>
Dan, thanks for the post!

The Verizon map is what sparked my interest. I noticed a big blob of
coverage being indicated in what looked like southern Harney county
and maybe extending into southern Malheur county, but I couldn't tell
if that extended further east into say, the eastern reaches of Highway
95 near Jordan Valley.

This is curiosity more than anything else - I *might* be driving
through the area in the fall and if I do, I will verify it first hand.
I do have a TDMA plan - don't plan on getting rid of it until they
shut off the transmitters, so I may be able to verify coverage on amps
if I make it out there.

A couple of years ago, I think Oregon probably ranked #1 in the
country in terms of percent area without *any* cell phone coverage,
based on maps I have seen but as you indicate, it definitely seems
like things are a bit better now.

By the way, nice to talk to another rugger - I played in the backline
a few years ago in various clubs, scrumhalf, center, wing, fullback,
anywhere a small fast guy could play! Haven't played in a few years
because with a young family, I couldn't justify the time commitment of
practice 2 nights a week and games/trips.

In article <99bf6bf6.0406220545.68fe7bdf@posting.google.com >,
Scrumhalf <ss_oregon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>A couple of years ago, I think Oregon probably ranked #1 in the
>country in terms of percent area without *any* cell phone coverage,
>based on maps I have seen but as you indicate, it definitely seems
>like things are a bit better now.

Alaska probably wins that contest.

ss_oregon@yahoo.com (Scrumhalf) wrote in message news:<99bf6bf6.0406220545.68fe7bdf@posting.google. com>...

> "Dan Albrich" <junkmail@shaney.uoregon.edui> wrote in message news:<ZLGdnf8XxLN8LkrdRVn2gw@comcast.com>...
>
> A couple of years ago, I think Oregon probably ranked #1 in the
> country in terms of percent area without *any* cell phone coverage,
> based on maps I have seen but as you indicate, it definitely seems
> like things are a bit better now.

I believe that honor has always gone (and still goes) to the state of Alaska.

mch@darkhunger.com (Mark Henderson) wrote in message news:<mRZBc.259$Ae.127367@monger.newsread.com>...
> In article <99bf6bf6.0406220545.68fe7bdf@posting.google.com >,
> Scrumhalf <ss_oregon@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >A couple of years ago, I think Oregon probably ranked #1 in the
> >country in terms of percent area without *any* cell phone coverage,
> >based on maps I have seen but as you indicate, it definitely seems
> >like things are a bit better now.
>
> Alaska probably wins that contest.

You're right... I was thinking mostly of the lower 48....

Sam

> This is curiosity more than anything else - I *might* be driving
> through the area in the fall and if I do, I will verify it first hand.
> I do have a TDMA plan - don't plan on getting rid of it until they
> shut off the transmitters, so I may be able to verify coverage on amps
> if I make it out there.
--> Yes, please report back to the group on any coverage you notice. I know
AT&T TDMA/analog will roam on US Cellular in eastern oregon in analog mode,
so if there is coverage, you should see it when driving through. I for one
am somewhat skeptical that coverage exists out there (or really anywhere
Harney or Malheur counties.) For the longest time there was just a spur of
coverage out to burns, and then a big gap and some at Ontario, and nothing
else to the south or east inside Oregon.

> By the way, nice to talk to another rugger - I played in the backline
> a few years ago in various clubs, scrumhalf, center, wing, fullback,
> anywhere a small fast guy could play!

--> Yep. Work and family, and don't know if my Rebecca would appreciate
the lyrics to the songs...

-Dan

Sam,
Have you looked at this web page? It not only shows very detailed Verizon
coverage, it also shows that of its roaming partners where Verizon coverage
is not available. While some call this map a bit optimistic, it does help
you hold no false hopes.

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/C...ype=NEWREQUEST


Bill Radio
Click for Western U.S. Wireless Reviews at:
http://www.mountainwireless.com


"Scrumhalf" <ss_oregon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:99bf6bf6.0406220531.316531b1@posting.google.c om...
>
> Frank, thanks for your message! I will check out
> wirelesswavelength.com. I noticed that Dan Albrich posted right below
> you - so cell.uoregon.edu is covered. I did post this message on
> wirelessadvisor.com and since Bill Radio frequents the Western Region
> forum there, I'll see if he has any feedback.
>
> Sam

"Bill Radio" <Wireless@MountainWirelessNOSPAN.com> wrote in message news:<10di7r2tht0vpfa@corp.supernews.com>...
> Sam,
> Have you looked at this web page? It not only shows very detailed Verizon
> coverage, it also shows that of its roaming partners where Verizon coverage
> is not available. While some call this map a bit optimistic, it does help
> you hold no false hopes.
>
> http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/C...ype=NEWREQUEST

Bill, thanks for your post! No, I was not aware of this site - it
does show Verizon coverage along Highway 395 from Burns to Lakeview
but no coverage further east in the Burns Junction/Jordan Valley area.
However, I did some more exploring and it looks like (at least based
on their website) that Cellular One offers coverage in the Burns
Junction area. I guess only a road test would confirm this for sure.

Hello Bill and all-

If you look carefully at the "Coverage Locator" there's no
coverage east of Lakeview or south of Burns.

In other words, this map, and the "normal" local coverage
map of the area contradict each other. The local covearge map
clearly showing a large island of coverage in far-most SE Oregon
where none has existed previously.

Note that this coverage now shown on the local map was
added less than 2 years ago, and I haven't been in the area
to be able to know which map is accurate.

-Dan

PS: My gut instinct is that the coverage locator is correct
and the local map is showing coverage in error, however,
if you were to add a few towers to some high peaks (Steens)
in the area... Who knows.

--
Eugene, Oregon -- Pacific Northwest
http://cell.uoregon.edu


"Bill Radio" <Wireless@MountainWirelessNOSPAN.com> wrote in message
news:10di7r2tht0vpfa@corp.supernews.com...
> Sam,
> Have you looked at this web page? It not only shows very detailed Verizon
> coverage, it also shows that of its roaming partners where Verizon
coverage
> is not available. While some call this map a bit optimistic, it does
help
> you hold no false hopes.
>
>
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/C...ype=NEWREQUEST
>
>
> Bill Radio
> Click for Western U.S. Wireless Reviews at:
> http://www.mountainwireless.com
>
>
> "Scrumhalf" <ss_oregon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:99bf6bf6.0406220531.316531b1@posting.google.c om...
> >
> > Frank, thanks for your message! I will check out
> > wirelesswavelength.com. I noticed that Dan Albrich posted right below
> > you - so cell.uoregon.edu is covered. I did post this message on
> > wirelessadvisor.com and since Bill Radio frequents the Western Region
> > forum there, I'll see if he has any feedback.
> >
> > Sam
>
>