I haven't read any stories of rescue forces ignoring people for laughs.

If you are hours away from other people using normal transportation, then a
reasonable person would assume it would take a rescue some time to get
there. At least they know where and who you are. Personally, I would carry
equipment with me to survive a time until rescue. The 406 mHz GPS beacons
are just a big bonus.

Ron



"Dan" wrote in message
ps.com...
So if I go down in the Sea of Cortez (like that Mooney a few years
back) and activate this thing, I should expect the Mexican coast guard
to arrive in a few hours?