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Posted: 10/8/2020 11:32:19 PM EDT
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Garmin inReach Explorer+
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Posted: 10/10/2020 12:15:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Garmin inReach Explorer+ YMMV |
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Posted: 10/10/2020 10:57:02 AM EDT
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Those inreach and spot devices are nice, but I prefer a real PLB/EPIRB. Specially since you're gonna be solo kayaking. Check out Resqlink. I prefer the real beacons because they not only do the satellite notify, they beacon on a frequency that *every* aircraft on the planet listens to, all the time.
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Posted: 10/10/2020 9:33:03 PM EDT
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I have a garmin 66i. After a few issues were resolved I’m pretty pleased .
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Posted: 10/11/2020 12:57:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those inreach and spot devices are nice, but I prefer a real PLB/EPIRB. Specially since you're gonna be solo kayaking. Check out Resqlink. I prefer the real beacons because they not only do the satellite notify, they beacon on a frequency that *every* aircraft on the planet listens to, all the time. |
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Posted: 10/11/2020 1:50:39 AM EDT
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E.P.I.R.B.
Emergency position indicating radio Beacon https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/personal-locator-beacons.html |
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Posted: 10/11/2020 5:23:22 AM EDT
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I think the Garmin product requires a subscription, but it also does other things like GPS and satellite texting.
The ACR PLB1 does not, and also hits the 121.5 aviation guard frequency--which will probably annoy someone enough to report it. That said, the simple beacon does not allow texting, phone apps, etc. |
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Posted: 10/13/2020 4:26:09 PM EDT
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Yes Garmin requires a subscription.
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Posted: 10/19/2020 6:54:57 PM EDT
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I would prefer something that doesn’t have to have a subscription, unless it is super reasonable
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Posted: 10/19/2020 8:15:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would prefer something that doesn’t have to have a subscription, unless it is super reasonable The garmin subscription is like $12/m and gets you two way texting (limited amount with the $12/m plan). The advantage here is you can describe your emergency and potentially shorten your rescue time if the responders know the equipment they will need to rescue you. One example was a climber was stuck on a cliff side and they knew they'd need a chopper to get him rather then sending people out who then had to call one in later. The EPLB doesn't require a subscription but isn't two way. |
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Posted: 10/21/2020 9:03:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Garmin inReach Explorer+ Yep, that's what I have. |
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Posted: 10/21/2020 9:09:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would prefer something that doesn’t have to have a subscription, unless it is super reasonable I pay less than $15 a month. I love the piece of mind when I travel. |
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Posted: 10/22/2020 10:47:42 AM EDT
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It's worth mentioning that "eventually" the Starlink system that SpaceX is deploying will change the situation with spaceborne comms of all types.
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Posted: 10/23/2020 3:16:16 PM EDT
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I decided to go with the Garmin inreach mini. Now I just need to find a small waterproof case for it that will attach to a life jacket
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