An knowledgeable in satellite tv for pc communication units
We enterprise into wild locations to get away from all of it.
However in relation to calling for assist, letting somebody know that we’re delayed and even simply giving our family members peace of thoughts, we’ve to depend on satellite tv for pc communication strategies – as a result of cell phone protection typically doesn’t attain to the place we wish to go.
On this episode, I communicate with Linda Berryman from AMSA (that’s the Australian Maritime Security Authority) in Canberra.
We do a deep dive into Private Locator Beacons (PLBs), together with 2-way communication units (akin to Zoleo, InReach or SPOT trackers). And yep, we additionally speak in regards to the satellite tv for pc functionality with the iPhone 14 and another very thrilling expertise that’s simply across the nook.
Episode Hyperlinks
AMSA (Australian Maritime Security Authority) web site
When you unintentionally activate your beacon name: 1800 641 792
Different AMSA Contacts
Obtain AMSA’s useful PLB suggestions and tips right here
Linda’s story takeaways
- What’s AMSA and their function?
- What’s a PLB (Private Locator Beacon) and the way do they work?
- How is a PLB totally different from an EPIRB?
- When ought to I take advantage of one? Press the button?
- What’s a SEND machine?
- How is a PLB totally different from a 2-way satellite tv for pc communication machine like InReach, Zoleo, Spot?
- The best way to use and get the very best consequence type a PLB?
- The best way to take care of your PLB?
- What in regards to the iPhone 14 satellite tv for pc functionality? How does that examine to a PLB and a 2-way satellite tv for pc communication machine?
Episode transcript
Obtain the transcript right here
Due to
Sponsor // Paddy Pallin
Rescued Podcast major picture // Ben Cirulis and fotografija.com.au
Nature SFX // freesound.org [Kangaroo Vindaloo and Monkey Pants]
