What's that new PLRB that just came out? It has a lower cost than others and the ability to communicate with e-mail.

I think the ability to send a messages to the effect of, "We're all OK. Stranded by bad weather. Will return when storm subsides." would not only allay the fears of loved ones but cut down on unnecessary S&R efforts when a party is "overdue".

This new PLRB offers different levels of communication. That's seems a necesary feature that we'll be seeing in all future PLRBs.

Eric
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"There are no comfortable backpacks. Some are just less uncomfortable than others."