An professional 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 got 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 (reminiscent of Zoleo, InReach or SPOT trackers). And yep, we additionally speak 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
If you happen to by chance activate your beacon name: 1800 641 792
Different AMSA Contacts
Obtain AMSA’s helpful PLB suggestions and tips right here
Linda’s story takeaways
- What’s AMSA and their position?
- What’s a PLB (Private Locator Beacon) and the way do they work?
- How is a PLB totally different from an EPIRB?
- When ought to I exploit one? Press the button?
- What’s a SEND gadget?
- How is a PLB totally different from a 2-way satellite tv for pc communication gadget like InReach, Zoleo, Spot?
- use and get the perfect consequence type a PLB?
- take care of your PLB?
- What concerning the iPhone 14 satellite tv for pc functionality? How does that examine to a PLB and a 2-way satellite tv for pc communication gadget?
Episode transcript
Obtain the transcript right here
Due to
Sponsor // Paddy Pallin
Rescued Podcast primary picture // Ben Cirulis and fotografija.com.au
Nature SFX // freesound.org [Kangaroo Vindaloo and Monkey Pants]