Re: [Paddlewise] Flares and Rescues

>Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 12:43:07 +1000
>To: JSpinner_at_aol.com
>From: Peter Rattenbury <ratten_at_uow.edu.au>
>Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Flares and Rescues
>In-Reply-To: <3e89f436.24c13ce9_at_aol.com>
>
>Joan, 
>	Sorry about that.  EPIRB = "Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. "
>
>	They transmit on specific frequencies monitored by civilian and military
aircraft, vessels and satellites. 
>	The latest and best versions are called "406 EPIRBs", because they
operate on 406 MHz , and can pin point your position to within one to three
nautical miles. Various brands on the market, the one I have is about six
inches high, by three inches wide and inch thick and easily stowed as a
personal item. Lithium battery lasts about five years and can be tested in
the unit. 
>
>	I think if you go to your US CoastGuard web site you will find all the
info. you need on them.,
>
>	Peter Rattenbury
>
>At 09:56 PM 7/16/99 EDT, you wrote:
>>In a message dated 7/16/99 9:31:41 PM, ratten_at_uow.edu.au writes:
>>
>><< EPIRB >>
>>Sorry for the ignorance but What is it? this word/initials don't indicate 
>>what it is or what it does.
>>
>>Thanks
>>Joan
>>
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