Received: from hplms26.hpl.hp.com by opus.hpl.hp.com with SMTP (1.37.109.8/15.5+ECS 3.3+HPL1.1) id AA04844; Thu, 10 Aug 1995 02:07:19 -0700 Return-Path: <westes@usc.com-DeleteThis> Received: from netcomsv.netcom.com (uucp6.netcom.com) by hplms26.hpl.hp.com with ESMTP ($Revision: 1.36.108.11 $/15.5+ECS 3.3+HPL1.1S) id AA124905693; Thu, 10 Aug 1995 02:08:14 -0700 Received: by netcomsv.netcom.com with UUCP (8.6.12/SMI-4.1) id BAA05490; Thu, 10 Aug 1995 01:55:07 -0700 Received: by usc.com (NX5.67d/NX3.0M) id AA01518; Thu, 10 Aug 95 01:21:31 -0700 From: Will Estes <westes@usc.com-DeleteThis> Message-Id: <9508100821.AA01518@usc.com-DeleteThis> Subject: Re: EPIRB device for safety? To: wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 01:21:30 -0700 (PDT) In-Reply-To: <950810023835_70755018@aol.com-DeleteThis> from "GMYoung@aol.com-DeleteThis" at Aug 9, 95 11:49:23 pm X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.4 PL23] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 1010
'GMYoung@aol.com-DeleteThis says:'
> Does anyone know about the EPIRB device used on boats? It sends out an
> emergency locating signal that the Coast Guard monitors.
> I was looking at VHF radios at West Marine and the guy recommended a small
> EPIRB device (smaller than the handheld VHF) that's waterproof and sealed.
> It's also a lot cheaper ($200). Considering that it's smaller, sends out a
> locating signal, more durable, completely sealed, and cheaper; why hasn't
> anyone mentioned this as a device for windsurfers.
An EPIRB means a rescue in hours or days, whereas a cell phone
means that they start the rescue now. A cell phone also gives you
two-way feedback. If you know someone is on their way, you might
prepare for the event by getting flares or other equipment ready.
--
Will Estes U.S. Computer
Internet: westes@usc.com-DeleteThis POB 3150
Saratoga, CA 95070
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