The fact that I have FRS radio capability built into my GPS and what channel I would use in event of a problem is part of the travel plan info I leave with my wife when I go hiking.
If SAR knows you have it and will use it then they will too. But it's not very likely they'll be listening without a tipoff to do so.
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