Re:NOAA Satellites Helped Save a Record 421 Lives in 2019
by ghaff on Thursday January 23, 2020 @05:10PM
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At some level, I don't love the always connected idea. But if I were to do serious solo backpacking at this point (or were regularly going into remote areas by car with or without a companion), I admit it would probably be prudent for me to carry a beacon.
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Re:NOAA Satellites Helped Save a Record 421 Lives in 2019
by rmcpherson on Thursday January 23, 2020 @05:25PM
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It’s really not always connected in the way of internet or satellite two way communication. The beacon’s are only there if you need them for emergencies and do not allow people to contact you. There are some like the Spot devices that allow 2 way text via iridium satellites, however.
Re:NOAA Satellites Helped Save a Record 421 Lives in 2019
by ghaff on Thursday January 23, 2020 @05:29PM
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It's connected in an emergency--which is what really matters. Though TBH, I'd probably get one of the messaging devices if I got one so I could do "All going well" to people who might care especially if I were running late.