FIRST LOOK! We've had a TracMe demo kit and some production TracMe beacons to test and it's time to render a preliminary verdict. There are two primary questions that need answering. First; does it work, or more precisely, does it perform as represented by the manufacturer and will it meet consumers' expectations? Second; does it have value as a means to save lives? Read what we found out about using the Trac-Me and what the answers are to those questions.

http://www.equipped.org/tracme_eval.htm

Also, in related news, in my Equipped.org Blog I note that TracMe is opposing the FCC's request that they stop calling it a Personal Locator Beacon: http://www.equipped.org/blog/?p=71

Sweet - FYI I was sitting next to the SAR guy pictured w/ the FRS radio in hand in the plane. The results were "interesting" indeed.

It would be interesting to 'trac' in the next couple of years or so, how many people get into trouble, expecting it to do what it simply isn't capable of doing. Unfortunately, most believe believe the advertising.

Sue

I like your suggestion to just purchase and carry walkie-talkies ...simple, cheap, good range, easy to use, etc.

tro

Looks to be another very well-done review, Doug. It seems like you examined and explained it from every angle possible.

Great review Doug!