Originally Posted By: clearwater
Originally Posted By: JohnN


Regarding PLB batteries going dead -- I don't think it matters, esp. if it has GPS capability. Basically the message would have gotten through and they'd have the location unless they had moved from that location.



-john


If the batteries are dead, how is a message going to get
through?


My point was that the batteries don't have to last forever. If the location is determined, SAR will likely to to the location even if the device stops transmitting.

-john