Date:         Thu, 7 Dec 2006 19:47:21 -0800
Reply-To:     Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
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Coincidently, I was looking at the NOAA website this morning. They've got everything
you've ever wanted to know about ELTs: http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/

Gary

John,


This thread got me thinking about an ELT as well.  They're reasonably priced
(~$200), and the new versions are much more accurate than the older ones.
The unit listed below even has voice transmission capabilities to search and
rescue teams.


http://www.sportflyingshop.com/Avionics/ELT/elt.html

I'm not sure if it's a violation to use an ELT for non-aviation related use,
but if you're stranded, do you really care if the FAA cites you?  Better to
be cited and alive, than a popsicle.


Cheers,


Jeff




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