On 04/02/2020 21:26, Tim+ wrote:
Brian Reay wrote:
Brian Gaff \(Sofa 2\) wrote:
I wonder how much those gadgets costs?
Sounds like a good idea for many people actually.
Brian


About £200 for a non-floating one, the kind normally used on land.

They arent intended to be used in areas where €˜normal methods (mobile
phone etc) work. In the UK, at least on land, people like hill walkers etc
would be the expected users plus, of course, people like the chap in the
article.


Every now and then you hear of the havoc caused due to one being set off in
error, maliciously, or by some fluke- mainly maritime ones.


There are cheaper ones but if they communicate via satellites, you need a
subscription and its not cheap.

Eg. SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Tracker
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00C8S8S..._jcEoEbVJYM2DK

There are versions that work through the mobile phone network but obviously
you need mobile reception for them to be sure to work.

If there is a phone network available and you know where the person is
is there an app for a smart phone that will call someone if you do not
move for 5 minutes. I cannot find one but would like one.

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Adam