Just to throw my thoughts on the ELT/PLB argument, as I have been debating for
a while on whether to get one. This information came from a VERY reliable
source,
someone who is involved in the SAR industry.
For the record I had just a PLB, but I now have both.
With an ELT action will always be taken, and it will be immediate, as they have
all information readily available through the registration authorities. On a
PLB, action will only be taken once it is a confirmed emergency.
I have to admit I thought my leg was being pulled until I saw the forms. On the
ELT registration form that I completed, I only completed my details, and that
was it. WIth the PLB form I had to complete the contact details of three
additional
people who know my movements and can be contacted in the event that the
PLB is activated.
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