Ep 49 - PLB Comparisons

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Beyond the beaten tracks, past suburban abodes, and smack-bang in the middle of barren landscapes – our normal way of communicating with family, friends, and services may not always suffice.

There’s a beacon for that.

In this episode, Ben and Lauren enter the Snowys satellite and activate an extensive analysis of the various beacons and communication devices available to avid adventurers. Be it spare tyres from mates, or dire straits – a Personal Locator Beacon or satellite message device stimulates assistance in all those off-chance emergencies off the grid.

00:00 – Introduction
01:18 – PLBs and Satellite Message Devices
02:41 – What is a PLB?
07:12 – Satellite Messages Options
11:11 – PLBs Vs Satellite Message Devices
16:18 – Considering a PLB
19:47 – When to NOT Use a PLB
24:55 – Which PLB Should I Buy?

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