REI, or http://findmespot.com On Jun 30, 2013 8:32 PM, "Ariel Jacala" <n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Well, in that framework - I would have to agree that the PLB is better > ..... > How do I get one .... :-) > Ariel NY4G > > > Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:24:45 -0700 > > From: k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp > > > > Yes, but..... > > > > The original poster is going to be 200 miles from town. He may or may > > not be in VHF range of something when he needs help. I'm pretty sure > > he's out of range or he'd just get a couple of handhelds and call it > done. > > > > The Personal Locator Beacon frequency is monitored by two sets of > > satellites -- a constellation of low-earth-orbit satellites that can > > determine location, and a few geostationary satellites that see a wide > > area of the planet, looking straight down at the surface of the earth. > > The latter can read the GPS on the PLB. > > > > The signal goes straight to search and rescue folks, and the beacons are > > registered so they know exactly who they're going to be looking for. > > > > Which would you prefer: push a button and it's done, or calling on > > several bands and hoping one is open? > > > > Again, I love amateur radio, and I would consider it part of my > > emergency toolkit, but I'd trigger my PLB first in a real emergency. > > > > -- Lynn > > > > On 6/30/2013 5:09 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote: > > > Some HT's have GPS and with APRS one can send messages. I have used > it on hikes so my wife can track me on the internet as I hike. The HT > sends a beacon signal out and the movement can be tracked through APRS.fi > Any Ham can get an APRS account. I have even used APRS on my iPhone for > the same tracking capability. Remote from civilization though you would > need an HT with APRS like the VX8R by Yaesu or a TinyTrack tracker. With > the HT however, you can call for help and the reach can be substantial > depending on elevation or having a nearby repeater. Having worked 45 > states on Field Day just using a KX3 and a G0GSF dipole, I have no qualms > with getting out and reaching people with a KX3 on HF. When the 2m module > gets out - I have a complete package for all modes of remote operation. > > > Ariel NY4G > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
