No1_49er wrote:Or something like this: -
https://www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/spot ... DAQAvD_BwE
hzj80 wrote:No1_49er wrote:Or something like this: -
https://www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/spot ... DAQAvD_BwE
Wow, that's cheap isn't it?
TassieTiger wrote:I want to buy one of these but I don’t want the antis tracking my every step / movement in my special hunting locations...
Roo farmer wrote:Obviously you wouldn't care in an emergency, but how much does it cost you when you press the helicopter button?
hzj80 wrote:No1_49er wrote:Or something like this: -
https://www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/spot ... DAQAvD_BwE
Wow, that's cheap isn't it?
DHN wrote:I think that Garmins is 2 way communication, whereas Spot is 1 way (can send but not receive) (for Australia).
I think Garmins tells you if message successively received, but with Spot you just dont know if it got through.
(All above is unsure if correct , info based on watching youtube video reviews).
As a result I've decided i will buy a PLB and hopefully never need to use it.
flutch wrote:personal epirb and or sat phone, epirb will ALWAYS bring the cavalry, where as there is no guarantee you will be able to use the sat phone sufficiently.
YoungBuck wrote:flutch wrote:personal epirb and or sat phone, epirb will ALWAYS bring the cavalry, where as there is no guarantee you will be able to use the sat phone sufficiently.
Only when out doing marine activities... epirbs are for the water.
PLBs are for land.
flutch wrote:YoungBuck wrote:flutch wrote:personal epirb and or sat phone, epirb will ALWAYS bring the cavalry, where as there is no guarantee you will be able to use the sat phone sufficiently.
Only when out doing marine activities... epirbs are for the water.
PLBs are for land.
f*** alright s**t sake, you know what I meant...
TassieTiger wrote:So why are kayakers recommended to utilise a PLB - not an EPIRB?
Sorry...maybe I am being a cun lol.