PLBs and communication devices

February 2023

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February 2023

There’s never been a safer time to be a tramper. With the press of a button, help can be summoned no matter how remote your location. GPS and 406MHz All modern beacons transmit a 406MHz signal and also a 121.5MHz signal to help searchers home in on your location once they arrive in the vicinity. […]
Alistair Hall

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