Gadgets
by Bonnie on May.17, 2006, under 2006 Tybee 500
We have a wide range of gadgets we rely upon to keep us on track and entertained during the Tybee 500: laptop computer, GPS, cell phones, satellite radio, etc. Speaking of the latter, I want to thank the folks at Sprint together with Nextel for outfitting us with the latest in cellular technology so that we can talk to the guys in case they need us or have important news to relay. Each phone is enabled with three modes of communication: regular cellular, Nextel Direct Connect (which requires the user to be on the network), as well as DirecTalk, which is a ground radio that is off the network and accessible to anyone within a six mile radius. They are also fully GPS enabled. Pretty fun for a gadget geek like Jake. It’s just too bad he doesn’t have time to play with it while he’s on the boat!
Originally uploaded by Team Seacats.
