Re: recommendation on emergency gear

From: Richard McCabe (rmccabe@alumni.princeton.edu-DeleteThis.com)
Date: Wed Aug 20 2003 - 10:31:56 PDT 

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From: "Richard McCabe" <rmccabe@alumni.princeton.edu-DeleteThis.com>
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Subject: Re: recommendation on emergency gear
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Michael,

Thanks for the input. I too have noticed short life on rechargeables. What
about GPS to deliver coordinates to rescue teams?

Richard

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael J. Schuh" <schuh@apm-iris3.arc.nasa.gov-DeleteThis.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: recommendation on emergency gear

>
> > From: "Richard McCabe" <rmccabe@alumni.princeton.edu-DeleteThis.com>
> > Subject: recommendation on emergency gear
> >
> > I am interested to hear what list members think should be included in
the
> > "ideal" emergency kit.
> >
> > Richard
>
> If you have a choice, I would buy an emergency radio that uses
> disposable batteries rather than rechargeables. Put a new set in at
> the beginning of the season, test the radio from time to time, and you
> will be fine. I find that my rechargeable batteries run down way too
> quickly. Also buy the water proof pouch for the water proof radio to
> help the radio last longer.
>
> Michael

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