Tracker

Dan, if you can't press the button of your PLB it still matters a lot to your family and friends who may spend days/months looking for you and possibly risking their lives doing so, not to mention the cost of the search. It will also delay insurance payments...
The spot unit itself is almost free as they often give rebates, or you can find used ones on eBay for $50. The monthly subscription is a $13 a month. Is this really beyond your budget?
I know of at least one gliding operation who where involved in two multi days searches which will no longer tow you if you don't have a tracking device.

Ramy

You make really good arguments, Ramy. I'll give it a look.


"Ramy" wrote in message
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Dan, if you can't press the button of your PLB it still matters a lot to
your family and friends who may spend days/months looking for you and
possibly risking their lives doing so, not to mention the cost of the
search. It will also delay insurance payments...
The spot unit itself is almost free as they often give rebates, or you can
find used ones on eBay for $50. The monthly subscription is a $13 a month.
Is this really beyond your budget?
I know of at least one gliding operation who where involved in two multi
days searches which will no longer tow you if you don't have a tracking
device.

Ramy

$25 for my Spot 1 unit if anyone can use it. I've switched to InReach. Spot 1 has much better battery life than Spot 2. My unit has a bit of residue on the back from 3M Dual Lock that I used to aid its attachment; functionally it's prefect though. I'll be at Moriarty Thursday and Friday and Hobbs Saturday.