I literally just saw the commercial for this. It seems to be a cheap alternative to an EPIRB (relatively speaking). Here is a link, check it out. http://www.findmespot.com/explorespot/spotmessenger.aspx

I literally just saw the commercial for this. It seems to be a cheap alternative to an EPIRB (relatively speaking). Here is a link, check it out. http://www.findmespot.com/explorespot/spotmessenger.aspx

The service fees eventually cost as much or more than an epirb. When you calculate it against an epirb with battery service life it really isnt cheaper. The technology is also not as good. It is a good concept and hopefully as the technology or competion progresses the servce fees will come down a little making it a truly cheaper alternative.

$100 per year for coverage..... that's expensive :slap:

What does EPIRB stand for, I know what it is basically but I dont know the exact definition of the accronym.

What does EPIRB stand for, I know what it is basically but I dont know the exact definition of the accronym.



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What does EPIRB stand for, I know what it is basically but I dont know the exact definition of the accronym.

I believe it is: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

OK, I knew what the E and RB stood for, just didnt know the PI

Its easier on my pocket and smaller than any satellite EPIRB I have seen, but hey that is just me. If enough people use the cost is bound to go down.

I liked the price till i saw this
http://www.life-raft.com/product.asp?Product_Id=50050&d_Id=9735&l1=&l2=

I liked the price till i saw this
http://www.life-raft.com/product.asp?Product_Id=50050&d_Id=9735&l1=&l2=


That's not a satellite EPIRB. Last conversation about those, the deal breaking quote was "all they do is give your family a body to bury" (something to that extent) Honestly for divers, that type is probably just as good because we aren't that far off the shore most of the time. I'm sold on the idea of the exact location of my in distressed ass is sent to the guys that are looking for me.

Thanks for posting the link I will look into it more, it has peaked my interest

Chris

I was approached by the sales rep to carry these EPIRBs and I am in the process of evaluating the use, projected sales and cost for me to buy in with the minimum order. Thanks for all the research and info on this item. If I learn anything more or different than many have posted, I will include the info to this thread.

In my dry box I carry the McMurdo Fastfind Plus GPS PLB (http://www.mcmurdo.co.uk/products/product.html?product_type=2&product_sector=4&product=7). I also have the dive canister for it which allows me to take it on dives. The canister has a notch in it that allows your tank strap through it allowing it to be attached much like a small pony bottle. This is the only PLB I could find that is GPS enabled, water proof, floats, and could be carried with me on dives.

Yeah they are "waterproof" to one meter for 30 min. I was planning on double sealing it in two vaccum bags and just sticking in my BC pocket. I wonder if the pressure would be able to push the buttons? Any thoughts?

anyone actually have one? I'm thinking about buying one, hopefully i'll use it more for the track my progress feature than anything else but it looks like a nice thing to have.

Actually if more people use them the cost will go up ! This is America dude ! The only way they will go down is if people don't use them and they need to sell them bad !

I product is supported by GlobalStar and their satelittes have been a problem for service for a few years now. Made McKay marine buy my GP1600 GlobalStar phone back because they did not work. FYI!!

I product is supported by GlobalStar and their satelittes have been a problem for service for a few years now. Made McKay marine buy my GP1600 GlobalStar phone back because they did not work. FYI!!

Not that it's the last word on the subject, but read my post "SPOT Satellite Personal tracker". They tell me it is not the same system that has had stat phone problems (even though they are both operated by Globalstar). So far I have no reason not to belive that it works, but I'll be testing it.

While an EPIRB might be less expensive in the long run, expense isn't the real issue for us. What sold me on it was my family's peace of mind and ability to track my location, and me to send "I'm OK" signals, or "Help" to my freinds when I need less than a GoastGuard rescue, when I am overdue. And my pesce of mind when I've got a diver late getting back the the boat (at dusck in 2' seas).

I liked the price till i saw this
http://www.life-raft.com/product.asp?Product_Id=50050&d_Id=9735&l1=&l2=

Chris these were high dollar till the 406mhz? came out these are RAPIDLY becoming obsolete as I understand it..

Does anyone know one with gps,& vhf radio.