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: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > 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:[email protected] > > 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:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
