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Originally Posted by BradC

When you activate an EPIRB you are sending an internationally recognised signal of distress. There's no more definition to it than the first letter of the acronym "E - mergency".

Emergency distress call = Mayday

Originally Posted by BradC

When you activate an EPIRB you are sending an internationally recognised signal of distress. There's no more definition to it than the first letter of the acronym "E - mergency".

Spot on - the term Mayday and Pan have specific meanings in the air and maritime environments - something different again.

I introduced the pan and mayday terms as a simile. The terms describe differing situations and level of urgency.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I introduced the pan and mayday terms as a simile. The terms describe differing situations and level of urgency.

Especially if one is in an hospital bed!

Oh dear, until just now I'd forgotten Derek and Clive existed......


Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by Tote

Oh dear, until just now I'd forgotten Derek and Clive existed......


Regards,
Tote

You ****ing what?

DL

The several types of emergency locator beacons are distinguished by the environment for which they were designed to be used:


ELTs (emergency locator transmitters) are carried on aircraft and are activated in the event of a crash.
EPIRBs (emergency position-indicating radio beacons) are carried on ships and boats, and signal maritime distress.
SEPIRBs (submarine emergency position-indicating radio beacons) are EPIRBs designed only for use on submarines.
SSASes (ship security alert systems) are used to indicate possible piracy or terrorism attacks on sea-going vessels.
PLBs (personal locator beacons) are carried by individuals and intended to indicate a person in distress who is away from normal emergency services; e.g., 9-1-1. They are also used for crew-saving applications in shipping and lifeboats at terrestrial systems. In New South Wales, some police stations and the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service provide personal locator beacons to hikers for no charge.

Originally Posted by Tins

The several types of emergency locator beacons are distinguished by the environment for which they were designed to be used:

EPIRBs (emergency position-indicating radio beacons) are carried on ships and boats, and signal maritime distress.

Both my 4WDs are registered to my EPIRB, including description and photos of each vehicle, for easier ID in a situation. The EPIRB system is not purely for maritime use.