Satphone experiences...
never used one. Any real issues you would need to be aware of?
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There is also the Spot beacon for emergencies -- but if you really spend some time in really remote places, the experts say that the PLB is the way to go. We are thinking seriously about a PLB -- if I get badly hurt, DW could never carry me -- I weigh almost exactly twice as much as she does.
The PLB not only sends a signal to Search and Rescue via satellite -- it also has a homing signal for the chopper, when it gets close to your GPS coordinates. Plus it transmits at 5 watts, more than Spot, and there is no annual fee.
The PLB not only sends a signal to Search and Rescue via satellite -- it also has a homing signal for the chopper, when it gets close to your GPS coordinates. Plus it transmits at 5 watts, more than Spot, and there is no annual fee.
