Navagear on PLB vs. SPOT: Differences?
SPOT Satellite Messenger Device
Tim Flanagan, managing editor at my of my favorite blogs, Navagear, has a post today that addresses the question some boaters have about the new SPOT Messenger; namely, whether it’s any different from a personal locator beacon (PLB). The answer of course, is ‘yes’ it is quite different.
Tim points to a nice piece in the USCG 13th District blog that goes into detail about the differences. There is no question that SPOT is a great new tool for many outdoor folks, including boaters, but please don’t consider it a replacement for a reliable, working PLB. Yes, it HAS saved lives, but the system has limitations as a PLB-replacement.
You can read Tim’s post here and have a look at the SPOT Messenger service here.
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