kitet wrote:What about the Spot Global Sat GPS messenger devices? I know they require a subscription plan but they are smaller and easier to carry than a VHF and battery lasts longer. Does anyone have any feedback or experience about them?
Thanks.
Probably fine if you are thinking of using it as an alternative to a plb/epirb but radio first as these devices are for immediate life threatening situation. IMO, plb/epirb is a more robust solution and there is a monthly/yearly subscription fee for spot and similar devices.