An skilled in satellite tv for pc communication gadgets
We enterprise into wild locations to get away from all of it.
However relating to calling for assist, letting somebody know that we’re delayed and even simply giving our family members peace of thoughts, we’ve to depend on satellite tv for pc communication strategies – as a result of cell phone protection usually doesn’t attain to the place we need to go.
On this episode, I communicate with Linda Berryman from AMSA (that’s the Australian Maritime Security Authority) in Canberra.
We do a deep dive into Private Locator Beacons (PLBs), together with 2-way communication gadgets (akin to Zoleo, InReach or SPOT trackers). And yep, we additionally discuss concerning the satellite tv for pc functionality with the iPhone 14 and another very thrilling know-how that’s simply across the nook.
Episode Hyperlinks
AMSA (Australian Maritime Security Authority) web site
In case you unintentionally activate your beacon name: 1800 641 792
Different AMSA Contacts
Obtain AMSA’s useful PLB ideas and tips right here
Linda’s story takeaways
- What’s AMSA and their function?
- What’s a PLB (Private Locator Beacon) and the way do they work?
- How is a PLB completely different from an EPIRB?
- When ought to I exploit one? Press the button?
- What’s a SEND gadget?
- How is a PLB completely different from a 2-way satellite tv for pc communication gadget like InReach, Zoleo, Spot?
- Easy methods to use and get the very best consequence type a PLB?
- Easy methods to take care of your PLB?
- What concerning the iPhone 14 satellite tv for pc functionality? How does that evaluate to a PLB and a 2-way satellite tv for pc communication gadget?
Episode transcript
Obtain the transcript right here
Because of
Sponsor // Paddy Pallin
Rescued Podcast major photograph // Ben Cirulis and fotografija.com.au
Nature SFX // freesound.org [Kangaroo Vindaloo and Monkey Pants]
