Personal Locator inReach SE

[pampa]

is anybody using them? or have experience with them? I'm considering it as an alternative to an spot locator

[ducatijim]

I would have been, but mine never made it here from usps in the States!!!

[pampa]

I would have been, but mine never made it here from usps in the States!!!

I was looking at the NZ representative although have seen that overseas is more accessible $$

[RMOTO]

I was looking at the NZ representative although have seen that overseas is more accessible $$

This is worth a read if you are looking at a PLB from overseas for NZ use

http://beacons.org.nz/PurchaseorHire...uldn%27t%20buy

[neels]

We tried one out at work, seemed pretty good and tracking via the interwebs was excellent, the communications bit worked pretty well too.

[Gman71]

Always have one on me in jacket in case shit hits fan. Can't be used to track you however, at least mine can't. It's just there to call the flying taxi.

[Padmei]

Always have one on me in jacket in case shit hits fan. Can't be used to track you however, at least mine can't. It's just there to call the flying taxi.

http://www.inreachdelorme.com/produc.../inreachse.php

This is what I think I've been waiting for - being able to text & emergency.
Are you sure you can't track? It says on this page others can ping you (whatever that means?) to see where you are.
Any ongoing costs? I know i shouldn't say it out loud but I can't bring myself to spend $200 or whatever a year for spot tracking

double edit- I see you have to pay for its sattelite use

Are there any better alt apart from smart hone apps, spot & normal plb?

Edit: Is there anyway to arrange with the rescue people a trial drill to see if it works without a chopper dropping down on the front lawn?

[neels]

There are a few plans depending on what you want to do, but i think it's more pay for what you use than a spot, from the website you can ping it and if its on it returns it's location.

Sent from my electric telephone

[R650R]

Asked Uncle google, some interesting info here http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Person...lite-Messenger

Seems to be an expensive option, good if for some reason you need to send txts from remote areas.
Would rather stick with a GPS PLB as you know in life or death it is 100% reliable where as this device still relies somewhat on third party services.

[GSers]

Like most of these things its all well and good as long as you can operate them yourself. Make sure your riding buddies know you are carrying such a device so they can operate if you happen to be out for the count.
May be we need a sticker for our bikes denoting that there's a PLB etc etc on board in case of emergency.
Same with tracking unless someone is watching your every move and notice that you have stopped how long do they wait before they panic if they cant communicate with you.

Which ever way when you are riding solo you have to be responsible for your own well being and hope that like insurance you don't really have to use it. especially in the case of EQC.

GSers

[pampa]

This is worth a read if you are looking at a PLB from overseas for NZ use

http://beacons.org.nz/PurchaseorHire...uldn%27t%20buy

is that link working?

[pampa]

Asked Uncle google, some interesting info here http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Person...lite-Messenger

Seems to be an expensive option, good if for some reason you need to send txts from remote areas.
Would rather stick with a GPS PLB as you know in life or death it is 100% reliable where as this device still relies somewhat on third party services.

well i want to text yes. my idea is: 'honey i drown bike but im fine will be late'
but want plb ability too , and tracking

[neels]

well i want to text yes. my idea is: 'honey i drown bike but im fine will be late'
but want plb ability too , and tracking

That was our interest at work as well, something between all good and an emergency callout where there is no cellphone coverage, just a message to say send help and the location. I think they've just released another model of the inreach, must read that email and see what its all about.......

[pampa]

That was our interest at work as well, something between all good and an emergency callout where there is no cellphone coverage, just a message to say send help and the location. I think they've just released another model of the inreach, must read that email and see what its all about.......

is this one? http://www.beacons.co.nz/iridium-tra...idc104368.html or newer

[pampa]

according to site its

$22.95 per month plus initial buying. its expensive initially but if it works servers my purpose and its not too much monthly