Re: Rescue Ideas

From: Will Estes (westes@usc.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Mon Jun 13 1994 - 23:06:04 PDT


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From: Will Estes <westes@usc.com-DeleteThis>
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Subject: Re: Rescue Ideas
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Date: Mon, 13 Jun 1994 23:06:04 -0700 (PDT)
In-Reply-To: <9406140539.AA03876@zonker.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis> from "Ken Poulton" at Jun 13, 94 10:45:20 pm
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'Ken Poulton says:'
> > >Coast Guard recommends for best visibility use Strobe Lights.
>
> Has anyone tried one of these in the day? Did the Coast Guard
> say anything about daytime use?

No way would a strobe do anything during the day. Less than worthless.
During the day you should use a reflector aimed right at a boat or plane
nearby.

During night or dusk hours, however, strobes are really effective.

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Will Estes              Internet: westes@usc.com-DeleteThis
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