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Forum: Touring

02-06-22, 04:57 PM

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Posted By gauvins

I don't. InReach would be a fairly expensive...

I don't. InReach would be a fairly expensive solution (IIRC monthly subscription with unlimited tracking will set you back $35CDN/month. Location sharing can be done for free with your smartphone...

Forum: Touring

02-04-22, 09:23 AM

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Satellite Messengers

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Posted By gauvins

Interesting. Just to be sure I understand -- this...

Interesting. Just to be sure I understand -- this is for the handheld version, with AA batteries, right?

(and regarding RT communication, my recollection is that by default it'll fetch messages...

Forum: Touring

02-03-22, 09:24 PM

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Satellite Messengers

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Posted By gauvins

Garmin InReach mini offers two way...

Garmin InReach mini offers two way communication. SPOT basic is one way (out) and limited to presets (three or four IIRC).

Ping every 10 minutes will probably drain the battery over a day....

Forum: Touring

02-03-22, 01:58 PM

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Satellite Messengers

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Posted By gauvins

They are a different beasts. Beacons are one-way...

They are a different beasts. Beacons are one-way communication, distress devices. Once activated, they will usually trigger a SAR operation. Makes sense on a boat, but probably less so on bike/foot....

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