I would appreciate your wise counsel on this. I had been considering
the purchase of a Personal Locator Beacon. They are fairly
expensive, and someone on our list posted a week or two ago about
"SPOT. The World's First Satellite Messenger." Its initial cost is
much less, though there is an annual monitoring fee. Given the
reduced ELT-monitoring that will be happening (early 2009, I think it
is?), how do you all think this compares with a PLB? The web site is
www.findmespot.com
Thanks -
--Linda
"SPOT. The World's First Satellite Messenger.
"With the SPOT Satellite Messenger, you and your loved ones have
peace of mind knowing help is always within reach. SPOT is the only
device of its kind, using the GPS satellite network to acquire its
coordinates, and then sending its location – with a link to Google
Maps™ – and a pre-programmed message via a commercial satellite
network. And unlike Personal Locator Beacons, SPOT does more than
just call for help. Tracking your progress, checking in with loved
ones, and non-emergency assistance are also available, all at the
push of a button. And because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT
works around the world – even where cell phones don't."
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