Thread: A cautionary tale

Originally Posted by 223nut

My spot has this funcion, I reloed on it and turned it off once it had sent the 'everythings ok' message. Turned out it wasnt sending and after 3days they sent a heli in to see if I was ok. Was fine chopping up a deer, made the most of the chopper though and shipped the venny ot

That would have been frustrating but at least a good out come and relief for those monitoring your trip.

I was referring to a PLB rather than personal trackers.
Trackers have their own set of idiosyncrasies.
I don't believe they operate on the 406 MHz system, in short I don't think they are necessarily considered a PLB.
@CooeeBay ?

Originally Posted by Moutere

That would have been frustrating but at least a good out come and relief for those monitoring your trip.

I was referring to a PLB rather than personal trackers.
Trackers have their own set of idiosyncrasies.
I don't believe they operate on the 406 MHz system, in short I don't think they are necessarily considered a PLB.
@CooeeBay ?

Yeah, am going to get a proper plb... Think this tale is the motivating factor.

Originally Posted by Moutere

That would have been frustrating but at least a good out come and relief for those monitoring your trip.

I was referring to a PLB rather than personal trackers.
Trackers have their own set of idiosyncrasies.
I don't believe they operate on the 406 MHz system, in short I don't think they are necessarily considered a PLB.
@CooeeBay ?

@Moutere They are not considered PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) A PLB is designed and has to meet two AU/NZ standards at least. 1. Transmit continuously for a min of 24 hours once activated no matter what stage of the battery life and 2. have the ability to float unaided. That's why in AU/NZ the rescueME and ACR resqlink have a pouch attached to it. Not for good looks but to make sure it floats. Cut it off and to the bottom it goes.

They all operate on the FREE 406MHz COMPAS-SARSAT global satellite network - now in upgrade progress status. Satellite ground station in our region monitor their transmission whereas the tracker goes back to the USA. There are now agreements in place for Au/NZ rescue services to assist.