Thread: A cautionary tale

Originally Posted by Moutere

The bloke taking the HUET course I attended the other day said the next generation PLBs will receive conformation back from the satellite confirming that it has picked up the users distress signal. I presume this will be an enhanced capability amongst others with the new satellite network.

It would be very gratifying to know your call for help has been heard when in need.

My spot has this funcion, I reloed on it and turned it off once it had sent the 'everythings ok' message. Turned out it wasnt sending and after 3days they sent a heli in to see if I was ok. Was fine chopping up a deer, made the most of the chopper though and shipped the venny ot