Globalstar SEC filing, Apple to use 85% of its satellite network capacity

Re:Globalstar SEC filing, Apple to use 85% of its satellite ... by GekkePrutser on Thursday September 08, 2022 @07:40AM (#32764126)

Thanks for the feedback! I didn't realise or even consider these aspects of lost devices etc. I live near (well, sort of) near the Pyrenees and I walk through similar areas.

Because I already owned the InReach (I also used it as a backup for business travel in "less than safe" areas) I never really looked at PLBs. I will look at the ACR range. The prices look pretty OK considering the InReach has a fairly high monthly cost and these don't.

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Re:Globalstar SEC filing, Apple to use 85% of its satellite ... by jsjohnst on Thursday September 08, 2022 @08:47AM (#32764727)

Want to know another great safety measure that only costs you around $100 w/ no monthly fee? Pick up a handheld ham radio. When you enter areas with rangers, stop and ask the emergency frequency they use.

Best to get a HAM license to be safe (it’s trivially easy to pass the General exam), but if you are only using it in an actual emergency, I highly doubt anyone will judge you too harshly for not having it.

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