[pct-l] PLBs, SPOT, and SATs

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

In our SAR circles, I came across some interesting comments about the effectiveness of using SPOTs, PLBs, and SAT devices, if anyone is interested:

http://www.wildsnow.com/5602/rescue-beacon-issues/

http://www.wildsnow.com/5542/alaska-nols-bear-attack/

http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/anatomy-alaska-bear-mauling-rescue

(we still always carry a SAT phone and a Sheriff's 2-way radio)



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