Wednesday, February 8, 2012

SPOT gets some competition

February 11, 2010 by  
Filed under Featured, Handheld/Sport

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The SPOT Satellite Messenger is getting some new competition from personal locator beacons (PLBs). These emergency devices utilize the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system designed to aid in search and rescue missions. The advantage SPOT has enjoyed, is the ability to send non-distress signals. Today, Cobham Life Support-ACR Products announced a new service that will take advantage [...]