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Goldfields police want prospectors 2 have emergency beacons
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<blockquote data-quote="Coyote" data-source="post: 46214" data-attributes="member: 1475"><p>I guess I mainly use my Spot unit to keep my wife at ease when I'm away. However if need in an emergency it will send your location to an international monitored station, who will notify local authorities.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://findmespot.net.au/911.html" target="_blank">http://findmespot.net.au/911.html</a></p><p></p><p>The spot unit does have limitations though. It needs a reasonably clear view of satellites. So under a heavy tree canopy or heavy cloud it may not penetrate. I guess another draw back is the annual cost for the services. However it is weather proof and rugged. Another advantage is that it will send your last known location if you have the tracking service activated. Handy if for some reason you cannot activate your ELB when needed.</p><p></p><p>Not meant as a replacement for an epirb, but it does suit my requirements and could be an alternative for others. To each their own.</p><p></p><p>Just a question. Do PLB require a clear view of satellites to operate successfully? May even purchase one and keep in the 4WD along side the first aid kit. </p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p></p><p>Cliff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyote, post: 46214, member: 1475"] I guess I mainly use my Spot unit to keep my wife at ease when I'm away. However if need in an emergency it will send your location to an international monitored station, who will notify local authorities. [url]http://findmespot.net.au/911.html[/url] The spot unit does have limitations though. It needs a reasonably clear view of satellites. So under a heavy tree canopy or heavy cloud it may not penetrate. I guess another draw back is the annual cost for the services. However it is weather proof and rugged. Another advantage is that it will send your last known location if you have the tracking service activated. Handy if for some reason you cannot activate your ELB when needed. Not meant as a replacement for an epirb, but it does suit my requirements and could be an alternative for others. To each their own. Just a question. Do PLB require a clear view of satellites to operate successfully? May even purchase one and keep in the 4WD along side the first aid kit. Cheers, Cliff [/QUOTE]
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