[Elecraft] KX3 Amp

[Ariel Jacala]

Well, in that framework - I would have to agree that the PLB is better .....
How do I get one ....  :-)
Ariel NY4G

> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:24:45 -0700
> From: KX3 at ColdRocksHotBrooms.com
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp
> 
> Yes, but.....
> 
> The original poster is going to be 200 miles from town.  He may or may 
> not be in VHF range of something when he needs help.  I'm pretty sure 
> he's out of range or he'd just get a couple of handhelds and call it done.
> 
> The Personal Locator Beacon frequency is monitored by two sets of 
> satellites -- a constellation of low-earth-orbit satellites that can 
> determine location, and a few geostationary satellites that see a wide 
> area of the planet, looking straight down at the surface of the earth.  
> The latter can read the GPS on the PLB.
> 
> The signal goes straight to search and rescue folks, and the beacons are 
> registered so they know exactly who they're going to be looking for.
> 
> Which would you prefer: push a button and it's done, or calling on 
> several bands and hoping one is open?
> 
> Again, I love amateur radio, and I would consider it part of my 
> emergency toolkit, but I'd trigger my PLB first in a real emergency.
> 
> -- Lynn
> 
> On 6/30/2013 5:09 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote:
> > Some HT's have GPS and with APRS one can send messages.  I have used it on hikes so my wife can track me on the internet as I hike.  The HT sends a beacon signal out and the movement can be tracked through APRS.fi   Any Ham can get an APRS account.    I have even used APRS on my iPhone for the same tracking capability.  Remote from civilization though you would need an HT with APRS like the VX8R by Yaesu or a TinyTrack tracker.  With the HT however, you can call for help and the reach can be substantial depending on elevation or having a nearby repeater.  Having worked 45 states on Field Day just using a KX3 and a G0GSF dipole, I have no qualms with getting out and reaching people with a KX3 on HF.  When the 2m module gets out - I have a complete package for all modes of remote operation.
> > Ariel NY4G
> >
> 
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