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Posted by ohmygoat on November 7, 2007 at 4:22:28 pm EST
In reply to TracMe locator beacon posted by MTB416 on October 29, 2007 at 10:39:28 pm EDT

This may the answer to your question:

http://www.equipped.org/blog/?p=65

Briefly, the TracMe is simply a radio beacon that transmits a "distress call" on the FRS (Family Radio Service) channel 1.
It assumes that:
(1) Your potential rescuer will be monitoring that channel.
(2) Is equipped with the appropriate direction finding receiver (which TracMe conveniently sells) to locate your transmitter.

Probably wishful thinking.

Keep in mind that FRS radio transmitters are very low power, and very line of sight. If you're way out in the boonies, chances are no one will be receiving your call for help much over a 1/4 mile (and probably a whole lot less in the mountains) away.

Also, it's a "one use" proposition. Once activated, the unit must be returned to TracMe to be reset, and the battery replaced.

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