[Elecraft] KX3 Amp

[Walter Underwood]

There are a lot of emergency situations that benefit from two-way communication. PLBs are great for sinking ships, but not so good for distinguishing between a wildfire and a medical emergency.

I've dealt with a few emergencies in the backcountry. On one trip, we had both a wildfire and two medical situations. You can draw your own conclusions about heading into the backcountry with me. :-)

Hey, I wrote a long blog post about that: http://wunderwood.org/most_casual_observer/2011/10/emergency_communication_in_the.html

wunder
K6WRU

On Jun 30, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote:

> 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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