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Q&A How bad do circumstances need to be before activating a PLB?

Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) can be carried during outdoor activities to use in case of an emergency. But are there any guidelines on what exactly constitutes an "emergency"? For example, what a...

6 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by jrdioko‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

Question safety health emergencies search-and-rescue personal-locator-beacons