On Sep 6, 2:05 pm, Dave S wrote:
wrote:
APRS is superior to 406 unit since it is real time and does not depend
on "going off" in a crash.

BUT.. in the way you propose to use, APRS involves you being recognized
as overdue by someone, and them initiating the search by reporting an
overdue aircraft and giving the last known coords.


True, but it is typically a long time before S&R gets into action
anyway - and after FAA verifies that the signal is not an accident in
itself. My relatives watch my flight movements and would be anxious to
get into action if I did not report at end of the leg.