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Old May 13th 20, 03:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Nick Kennedy[_3_]
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Default PLB Spot InReach Webinar 5-12-2020

I just wanted to comment on the SSA webinar last night with Cindy B David L Bruno V and put together by John De Rosa

Thanks for all who put these webinars together!

It seemed to me that John DeRosa was really pushing the PLB device.
I could be wrong but that's what I read into it.

Maybe because it doesn't need a monthly fee subscription, once you buy it and register it, the service is free.

While a PLB is not a bad piece of kit to have, when you push the HELP button the Calvary is coming and I don't think there going to be to happy to find you sitting all AOK in a field only needing a retrieve, in a area with no cell service. I think pushing the one button the PLB has triggers a full response.
And the PLB does not have tracking, you leave it off, until needed.
So if you land out and crash and get incapacitated and can't turn on you PLB your on your own.
The Spot and Garmin track so if you go missing your friends have a place to start looking, if you are incapacitated.
With a early generation Spot you can send pre written messages, saying anything you want, But no answer back... The newer Spot and the Garmin InReach systems have text messaging back and forth with is VERY useful and they also have a SOS button which will trigger a full search and rescue response.
I personally use the Garmin InReach SE and have been very happy with it.
The tracking works good as does the texting capability. Super long battery life, nice size, durable. You can easily pair it to a smart phone to text anyone with.
Thoughts?

What do you fly with and why?
Nick
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