Say, that gives me an idea. I've wanted to test a PLB out in the boonies. Maybe I should plan a monthly trip out to Trapper Valley or out south of Hatcher pass and pop the PLB and see if they can come find me. I mean, since it is good training for them, I am sure they wouldn't mind. That way, I can also get a free ride back into town, and maybe a hot meal off them while they're at it.
Well Ben, you could do that. Your best chance of getting the PJs to come get you would be if you include in your plans falling of a cliff up there, or getting mauled by a griz, or getting severely hypothermic.
You see the RCC is kind of selective in which missions they send the air guard on. They like missions that have some training value. If it's just a guy with high cholesterol who wants a free ride home they would probably just punt your case to the Alaska State Troopers. But then again the Troopers might bust you for sending a false distress signal.
By the way, you ought to get out more and learn some Alaska geography. Note that "....out south of Hatcher Pass..." would just about put you in the town of Palmer.
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