[John Jorsett]

Sounds like they're using the same satellites as the Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) system that boaters use.

[Redcloak]

A map and a compass would be much cheaper. Lighter too!

[ExSES]

While I would like to cheer this development... As a CAP member for 3+ decades, I fear a huge amount of "spam" reports + malicious broadcasts from those who either stole the beacons or..., bought them and broadcast for "Fun"...

I sincerely hope that I prove wrong!!!

[Prodigal Son]

There's a 14 yr old Canadian boy who's gone missing in London after being pushed off a crowded Tube train and seperated from his uncle. He is described as timid and not very street wise and has been missing since yesterday evening. The uncle is very distraught (understandably). This device might have done the boy some good.

[RightWhale]

they will prevent the deaths of hundreds of hikers, hunters, skiers and mountain bikers

What about dog mushers? Or aren't we supposed to care if the adventurer isn't self-propelled?

[July 4th]

"A lot of folks might say I don't want this technology there. I want to handle it on my own."

Sheesh...fine then. Don't buy one of the units.