...using cpap in a USA train...

[palerider]

Since he is going on a train trip I thought the info might be helpful.

Regarding using devices that need the internet. Some people used a smartphone as a hotspot but I don't have a smartphone so I bought a Verizon prepaid 4G/3G MIFI and connected my tablet and my wife's laptop to it. As I recall at least 5 devices can be connected at once. The prepaid data expires after 6 weeks and additional MB can be purchased on line as needed. Also we were more comfortable using the MIFI for banking ect than the hotel WIFI.
The train supposedly had WIFI connections but it was very spotty.

*Scratching head*

non se·qui·tur
/ˌnän ˈsekwədər/
noun
noun: non sequitur; plural noun: non sequiturs; noun: nonsequitur; plural noun: nonsequiturs

a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.

Any other tips that are wholly unrelated to the question posed?
Perhaps something about Moscow?

[Jay Aitchsee]

See this thread:
viewtopic/t115172/train-travel-and-CPAP ... l#p1116298

[Goofproof]

D.H., that's very helpful to the OP.

Just as helpful as "oh look at me, I'm a whorled traveler" DH EVER is...

They never keep him. wonder why. Jim

[D.H.]

Regarding using devices that need the internet. Some people used a smartphone as a hotspot but I don't have a smartphone so I bought a Verizon prepaid 4G/3G MIFI and connected my tablet and my wife's laptop to it. As I recall at least 5 devices can be connected at once. The prepaid data expires after 6 weeks and additional MB can be purchased on line as needed. Also we were more comfortable using the MIFI for banking ect than the hotel WIFI.
The train supposedly had WIFI connections but it was very spotty.

*Scratching head*

non se·qui·tur
/ˌnän ˈsekwədər/
noun
noun: non sequitur; plural noun: non sequiturs;


a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.

I think that the confusion is because recent CPAP machines use either the cell phone network or WiFi to transmit compliance data to the DME. However, the inability to connect to communications does not prevent a CPAP machine from delivering therapy. Also, when you are finally back in network range, your back data will be transmitted.

[palerider]

I think

There's no evidence of that ever happening.

[svo]

..thank you all...yes I am using the "sleeper cabin" and yes I do have a 10 feet extension cord for when I travel just in case outlets are no near the bed......I will call AMTRAK....I did this in 1977 and it was a again...I am having a car show in FLA and the wife does NOT want me to drive my Mustang that far (..which I rather do)...now you know who the boss is in my house..oh well after 52 years I have learned...lol

[chunkyfrog]

..thank you all...yes I am using the "sleeper cabin" and yes I do have a 10 feet extension cord for when I travel just in case outlets are no near the bed......I will call AMTRAK....I did this in 1977 and it was a again...I am having a car show in FLA and the wife does NOT want me to drive my Mustang that far (..which I rather do)...now you know who the boss is in my house..oh well after 52 years I have learned...lol

I can't blame her.
The roads are not as safe as they once were.
And you are not as young.

[Bookbear]

All Amtrak passenger cars that have electrical available for passenger use and that were built for Amtrak use standard sockets and provide 120v 60hz power. By all means, check with Amtrak, but you will have no problem. The extension cord is a wise idea. Amtrak inherited a large fleet of passenger cars from various railroads in 1971 when they started operation, and some of those were not standard, but all of those have all been phased out of use by early 2000.

[svo]

..oh thanks .. that is reassuring... the cars are only 20 years old now...lol....and who said I am not THAT young?.....75 is like yesterdays 55 no?....lol

[Bookbear]

Hey, you may get lucky and get a much newer car... Amtrak added 130 new single level long haul passenger cars, starting in 2013, with the last delivered in late 2014. Ah... but you are going on the AutoTrain. There, Amtrak replaced all the ageing rolling stock (most dating from the early 70's to 80's) with 80 new bi-level passenger cars and auto racks. The passenger accommodation is a mix of single and double bedrooms and chair cars.... and they all have electric power in the bedrooms and at each chair.

Enjoy your trip!

[SDBud]

Call the railroad.
They ought to be bending over backward for business.

WHO calls when they HAVE the Web??

https://getaway.10best.com/13527023/do- ... ve-outlets

[chunkyfrog]

Call the railroad.
They ought to be bending over backward for business.

WHO calls when they HAVE the Web??

https://getaway.10best.com/13527023/do- ... ve-outlets

So, does their website give you anything useful?
So far, too many companies concentrate on a web presense in order to
PREVENT customer contact.

[svo]

...I agree...their website is difficult at best and cumbersome to find prices etc.......anything to keep the boss happy...lol

[SDBud]

Call the railroad.
They ought to be bending over backward for business.

WHO calls when they HAVE the Web??

https://getaway.10best.com/13527023/do- ... ve-outlets

So, does their website give you anything useful?
So far, too many companies concentrate on a web presense in order to
PREVENT customer contact.

Standard 110 volt outlets are placed in lots of areas, especially on newer cars.