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TWO-WAY COMMS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY

SATELLITE EMERGENCY notified tion devices (SEND) include inReach and Spot. They use satellite systems to send location, messages or emergency distress notifications. Various devices offer differing services, which may include:

• Location tracking • Emergency signals. These may be a simple SOS and location (like a PLB), or two-way communication with emergency services • Text messaging to cell phones or• Pairing with mobile phones for GPS navigation systems and ease of typing messages.

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