Nice technology for sure, but I guess the next question is why? For pilots I can understand, but how is it useful to a Vanagon jockey? How much does a toy like that cost? //Jack Date sent: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 12:20:20 -0600 From: Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET> Subject: Re: Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) > Is sorta a hand held transponder (like pilots have)....it's on the 406 MHz > band....when activated....it emits a distress signal...which is monitored by > NOAA (but you must register your unit with NOAA...it's satellite > technology...so the signal goes up not around obstacles..doesn't need to look > for a tower...like cell phones.... |
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