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Personally I'm not too keen on the subscription thing - while it is kinda nice that the SPOT can report back even when it's *not* an emergency - just to keep people aware of your progress if they're interested - it's a feature I don't think I really need.

I've got my eye on the MicroFix units - since they and the technology they use seem to be pretty much worldwide - I may eventually decide I'm wealthy and buy something like the Microfix 406 Nice part, no subscription, but no "trail reports" back to loved ones or anything like that - basically you buy it hoping to never activate it


I'd rather have a Sat Phone if I just want to keep in touch with anyone.

I'd trust a PLB before a Spot, but that's just my opinion. What I'd like to know is why PLBs are so darned expensive. The Spot uses similar technology and is far cheaper.


Edited by TomD (01/20/08 11:07 PM)
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