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Item Subject: WIND_TALK digest 48
WIND_TALK Digest 48
>Does anyone know about the EPIRB device used on boats? It sends out an
>emergency locating signal that the Coast Guard monitors.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon(EPIRB) are commonly used by the
bigger boats for EMERGENCIES. Response times vary with the type and frequency
of the device used. Near shore, and applicable to small boats, kayaks, and
possibly boardsailors are on 121 MHz and some models have a carrier on the VHF
marine distress frequencies. Response times from the Coast Guard can be as
little as 90 minutes, but it may take several fixes to accurately find your
actual position, before they will initial a response. Normal response time is
around 12 - 24 hours nearshore.
YOU STILL MUST HAVE AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOCATING DEVICE SUCH AS SMOKE OR FLARES
TO BE FOUND.
Any body having first hand experience using EPRIBS are encouraged to reply.
You may have better distress communicating options available, such as carrying a
small VHF.
JWC in Half Moon Bay
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