For all high tech electronic equipment including GPS, PLB, chargers, phones, computers, software. Discussion of simple electrical devices such as torches, belongs in the main 'Equipment' forum.
Sun 27 Apr, 2014 6:39 pm
Strider wrote:And a PLB should never be switched off following an activation - I.e. if you change your mind or if the situation improves.
Not even when you've been rescued?
Sun 27 Apr, 2014 6:57 pm
icefest wrote:Strider wrote:And a PLB should never be switched off following an activation - I.e. if you change your mind or if the situation improves.
Not even when you've been rescued?

Hence I.e., not e.g.
Sun 27 Apr, 2014 7:27 pm
My apologies, I didn't see that as being a finite list.
Yes, you shouldn't turn off your GPS unless instructed to by rescue authorities (if it was an accidental activation call AMSA; then they can tell you to turn it off).
Mon 28 Apr, 2014 4:18 pm
Hopefully never an issue but good to know the procedure.
Wed 30 Apr, 2014 9:30 pm
Both better than having nothing at all.
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