tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264856158531934287.post5566104560462968572..comments2023-12-23T13:18:02.949-08:00Comments on Simple Living and Simple Travel: new people, 40’, life/wintering in the 17K,boomerangs, and PLBssimplelivingandsimpletravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970849434918305009noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264856158531934287.post-49688960990204075712014-02-23T19:56:28.823-08:002014-02-23T19:56:28.823-08:00I'm glad you got the PLB. Anything could happe...I'm glad you got the PLB. Anything could happen out in the wilderness when you're by yourself. It's good insurance and I hope you never have to use it. Stay safe... TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254140555116806518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264856158531934287.post-67972020663034646082014-02-18T11:02:10.122-08:002014-02-18T11:02:10.122-08:00Hey, I have a PLB, too - great insurance, and you ...Hey, I have a PLB, too - great insurance, and you may not actually have to pay for the rescue, depending on where you are and who does the rescue.<br /><br />As for accidentally turning it on, you'll get a call (assuming you've registered it and are within cell range) from the Air Force Coordination Rescue Center asking if you're OK. If it was an accident, they're pretty nice about it. Here's a link about a guy who repeatedly set his off:<br /><br />http://www.rockymountainrescue.org/about_PLBs.php<br /><br />IMO, everyone who is ever out of cell reach should have one. Lots of stories about saving other people with one, too.Spotted Dog Ranch:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15734250215386335527noreply@blogger.com