Linda Question: An ELT has a "G" switch that activates the unit AUTOMATICALLY in the event of a crash. Do either if the other two products have such a switch? If not, they will be useless to rely on for rescue if the pilot is incapacitated.
Glen -------------------------------------------------- From: "Linda Abrams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:01 AM To: <[email protected]> Subject: [ercoupe-tech] SPOT > 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." > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com www.ercoupepilot.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ercoupe-tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ercoupe-tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
