The Aspen Times

Satellite SOS signals from ‘PLBs’ have sent Colorado search-and-rescue officials to thrift stores, landfills, and even a zoo. But most are false alarms

Colorado search-and-rescue officials have been chasing satellite SOS signals around the state, sometimes tracking them to thrift stores, landfills, and other bizarre locations. Personal locator ...
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Backcountry Communication: Using Satellite Communicators, PLBs, Apps, and More

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GPS satellite communication devices should be part of the "10 Essentials" for adventure; (photo/SPOT) Having a line of ...
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Satellite SOS signals from ‘PLBs’ have sent Colorado search-and-rescue officials to thrift stores, landfills and even a zoo. But most are false alarms.

Colorado search-and-rescue officials have been chasing satellite SOS signals around the state, sometimes tracking them to thrift stores, landfills and other bizarre locations. Personal locator beacons ...