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?

Some people are fixated on beacons, second only to knives,
probably neither would have be of use this time.