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| * **How To Use** | * **How To Use** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtBoater|USA Coast Guard Use Instructions]] | + | * [[https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/radio-information-for-boaters|USA Coast Guard Use Instructions]] |
| * [[https://youtu.be/1JHUykLStVg|Video - Emergency Paddler Protocol Interview]] | * [[https://youtu.be/1JHUykLStVg|Video - Emergency Paddler Protocol Interview]] | ||
| * [[https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-to-call-mayday/|How to Call Mayday]] | * [[https://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-to-call-mayday/|How to Call Mayday]] | ||
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| ==== Brands ==== | ==== Brands ==== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.standardhorizon.com/?cmd=DisplayProducts&DivisionID=3&ProdCatID=85|Horizon]] | + | * [[https://www.standardhorizon.com/?cmd=DisplayProducts&DivisionID=3&ProdCatID=85|Horizon]] |
| + | * [[https://surfski.info/latest-news/story/1715/review-standard-horizon-hx870-handheld-vhf-radio.html|HX870 Review]] surfski.info | ||
| * [[http://www.icomamerica.com/en/marine/|Icom]] | * [[http://www.icomamerica.com/en/marine/|Icom]] | ||
| * [[https://www.garmin.com/en-US/search/?query=vhf handheld|Garmin]] | * [[https://www.garmin.com/en-US/search/?query=vhf handheld|Garmin]] | ||
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| - | ===== Locator Beacons ===== | + | ===== Locator Beacons & Satellite SOS ===== |
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| + | <WRAP indent> | ||
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| + | ==== Emergency Beacons ==== | ||
| * **EPIRB** - Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon | * **EPIRB** - Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon | ||
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| * [[https://oceansignal.com/stockists/|Outlet List]] | * [[https://oceansignal.com/stockists/|Outlet List]] | ||
| * … | * … | ||
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| + | ==== Satellite Communication & SOS ==== | ||
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| + | * **Cell Phone SOS** | ||
| + | * In the 2020s a Satellite SOS function has become available for the latest iPhones as well as Google Pixels (9 and above) and select Samsung phones. How practical and timely these rescue functions are remains to be seen. We do not have any feedback yet on their usefulness. Generally they seem to be getting rolled out as free for 2 yrs or so. But they are expected to become subscription services that have to be paid for. | ||
| + | * **Satellite Emergency Notification Device (SEND) **allows two way communication | ||
| + | * **Garmin inReach ** (have some degree of water protection but for active watersports should be carried in a waterproof case or pouch) | ||
| + | * Mini, Mini 2, Mini 3 requires subscription, but that can be paused and reactivated as needed. can send SOS to Garmin coordination center | ||
| + | * … | ||
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| + | </WRAP> | ||
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