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Joe's a pilot, knows how to keep temperature low at home and SAR alerted if needed. I carry SPOT which sends SOS and pre-arranged messages "everything okay at destination" or "okay but assistance needed", before calling in SAR . The messages go to home computer or friends with position on map and satellite photo. I also carry inReach which allows SOS or texting from anywhere in the world. Both are subscription but worth every cent.
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There is also a form of insurance that you can buy when you go on hunting or fishing trips in very remote places, third world countries, etc., that will airlift you out of wherever you are in case of an emergency and get you on a jet and get you back to the USA for medical treatment. A friend of mine buys it each time we go to Cordoba, Argentina. https://theairrescuecard.com/?gclid=CjwK...gIzaBoCUn3w_wcB SRH
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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www.findmespot.comWhen the SOS is activated it sends a satellite message to the command center along with your exact position. Rescue is on the way. Works anywhere on earth.
When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
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Sidelock
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....Think I'll check into a personal EPIRB...Geo Does anyone know if the epirb frequency is monitored away from coastal areas? I wonder if a signal from on land would be brushed off as an error. I suppose it would be a good idea not to have the epirb contact info be the cell phone in one's pocket.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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I carry a sat phone when I go remote.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Stan, most forms of trip insurance not only cover medical expenses while traveling and reimbursement of expenses due to unforeseen causes of cancellation of trips, but usually pay for up to $100,000 medical evacuation costs back home. A family I know had to second mortgage their home to evac their son from New Guinea because they had no trip insurance. Gil
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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If you're skeered it might be time to sit on the porch....
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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Forget EPIRB The SPOT device is the way to go...
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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The SPOT device is the popular item in the arctic and provided by most Hunter/Trapper Associations to members. Has saved quite a few.
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If you're skeered it might be time to sit on the porch.... That'll be the day!...Geo
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