Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)
Discussion
AB said:
AstonZagato said:
I know someone who actually used one in anger. He was caught on a mountain in a blizzard. It saved his life.
I bet that story is outnumbered by people who have used it in the pub.Breitling asked if they could do a advertorial on his experience. He had no interest in admitting to all and sundry that, despite being an experienced climber, he had got himself and a mate into such a dangerous situation by being unprepared for a sudden change in the weather.
AstonZagato said:
AB said:
AstonZagato said:
I know someone who actually used one in anger. He was caught on a mountain in a blizzard. It saved his life.
I bet that story is outnumbered by people who have used it in the pub.Breitling asked if they could do a advertorial on his experience. He had no interest in admitting to all and sundry that, despite being an experienced climber, he had got himself and a mate into such a dangerous situation by being unprepared for a sudden change in the weather.
Is it just a passive transmitter that would require people to be actively looking for you? Or does it actively alert the emergency services so one finds a heli looming into view within minutes?
Looking at second hand prices, they seem pretty cheap. Does the ‘emergency’ aspect work on subscription or is perhaps tied to the original purchase?
DoubleSix said:
AstonZagato said:
AB said:
AstonZagato said:
I know someone who actually used one in anger. He was caught on a mountain in a blizzard. It saved his life.
I bet that story is outnumbered by people who have used it in the pub.Breitling asked if they could do a advertorial on his experience. He had no interest in admitting to all and sundry that, despite being an experienced climber, he had got himself and a mate into such a dangerous situation by being unprepared for a sudden change in the weather.
Is it just a passive transmitter that would require people to be actively looking for you? Or does it actively alert the emergency services so one finds a heli looming into view within minutes?
Looking at second hand prices, they seem pretty cheap. Does the ‘emergency’ aspect work on subscription or is perhaps tied to the original purchase?
They are big, chunky old buggers too.
I would imagine they work in the same way as a personal locator beacon (PLB) for sailing… when triggered, it emits an emergency signal on a specific frequency.
They provide a location for the rescue services - though they are far from faultless off shore as the location takes time to get from the beacon to the satellite then to possibly make its way across other satellites before reaching the relevant coastguard, who then radios position updates to whatever air or sea craft is searching for you. If all you have left to give you hope of rescue is a PLB you’re in a very bad position!
A PLB has to be registered with the relevant marine authority - to a specific individual and the usual boat they sail on.
They provide a location for the rescue services - though they are far from faultless off shore as the location takes time to get from the beacon to the satellite then to possibly make its way across other satellites before reaching the relevant coastguard, who then radios position updates to whatever air or sea craft is searching for you. If all you have left to give you hope of rescue is a PLB you’re in a very bad position!
A PLB has to be registered with the relevant marine authority - to a specific individual and the usual boat they sail on.
Edited by Chris Stott on Tuesday 12th October 15:13
Chris Stott said:
I would imagine they work in the same way as a personal location beacon (PLB) for sailing… when triggered, it emits an emergency signal on a specific frequency.
They provide a location for the rescue services - though they are far from faultless off shore as the location takes time to get from the beacon to the satellite then to possibly make its way across other satellites before reaching the relevant coastguard, who then radios position updates to whatever air or sea craft is searching for you. If all you have left to give you hope of rescue is a PLB you’re in a very bad position!
A PLB has to be registered with the relevant marine authority - to a specific individual and the usual boat they sail on.
I think the older ones are on a now largely discontinued frequency (121 Mhz) whereas modern beacons use 406 MHz. I assume Breitling have produced a new version using the new frequency?They provide a location for the rescue services - though they are far from faultless off shore as the location takes time to get from the beacon to the satellite then to possibly make its way across other satellites before reaching the relevant coastguard, who then radios position updates to whatever air or sea craft is searching for you. If all you have left to give you hope of rescue is a PLB you’re in a very bad position!
A PLB has to be registered with the relevant marine authority - to a specific individual and the usual boat they sail on.
AstonZagato said:
DoubleSix said:
AstonZagato said:
AB said:
AstonZagato said:
I know someone who actually used one in anger. He was caught on a mountain in a blizzard. It saved his life.
I bet that story is outnumbered by people who have used it in the pub.Breitling asked if they could do a advertorial on his experience. He had no interest in admitting to all and sundry that, despite being an experienced climber, he had got himself and a mate into such a dangerous situation by being unprepared for a sudden change in the weather.
Is it just a passive transmitter that would require people to be actively looking for you? Or does it actively alert the emergency services so one finds a heli looming into view within minutes?
Looking at second hand prices, they seem pretty cheap. Does the ‘emergency’ aspect work on subscription or is perhaps tied to the original purchase?
They are big, chunky old buggers too.
DoubleSix said:
How do these work then?
Is it just a passive transmitter that would require people to be actively looking for you? Or does it actively alert the emergency services so one finds a heli looming into view within minutes?
Looking at second hand prices, they seem pretty cheap. Does the ‘emergency’ aspect work on subscription or is perhaps tied to the original purchase?
I've not actually read through the huge list of instructions. I understand it has to be serviced every 2 years, mine has just been done.Is it just a passive transmitter that would require people to be actively looking for you? Or does it actively alert the emergency services so one finds a heli looming into view within minutes?
Looking at second hand prices, they seem pretty cheap. Does the ‘emergency’ aspect work on subscription or is perhaps tied to the original purchase?
It doesn't look too chunky on tbf but with it being white gold it's quite heavy but it looks nice,
I have a Rolex Hulk incoming. No box, no papers, but owned by a family friend (who is sadly very ill) since new.
He has no sons, his daughters are not interested, and he is like a second father to me. I was going to pay him for it, but he has insisted on this being a gift.
It's his favourite watch and I have seen it on his wrist for many years. It is immaculate - weirdly, I wish it were a bit battered as that would be more in keeping with what are soon to be just memories of the man.
Everyone says this about their Rolex, but I will never sell it unless absolutely desperate for cash.
Great watch, sad reason for acquisition.
He has no sons, his daughters are not interested, and he is like a second father to me. I was going to pay him for it, but he has insisted on this being a gift.
It's his favourite watch and I have seen it on his wrist for many years. It is immaculate - weirdly, I wish it were a bit battered as that would be more in keeping with what are soon to be just memories of the man.
Everyone says this about their Rolex, but I will never sell it unless absolutely desperate for cash.
Great watch, sad reason for acquisition.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Friday 15th October 00:51
BOR said:
That's strangely nice
Thanks. Should arrive today 
I bought it through Amazon direct from the manufacturer at a good discount (what could go wrong). I was then surprised to see it leaving Canada, then Tennessee before landing in Stanstead last night. Genuinely thought it’d come from a local hub.
My first non digital watch. The slippery slope continues.
Harry Flashman said:
I have a Rolex Hulk incoming. No box, no papers, but owned by a family friend (who is sadly very ill) since new.
He has no sons, his daughters are not interested, and he is like a second father to me. I was going to pay him for it, but he has insisted on this being a gift.
It's his favourite watch and I have seen it on his wrist for many years. It is immaculate - weirdly, I wish it were a bit battered as that would be more in keeping with what are soon to be just memories of the man.
Everyone says this about their Rolex, but I will never sell it unless absolutely desperate for cash.
Great watch, sad reason for acquisition.
That’s a tough read. Lovely gesture. He has no sons, his daughters are not interested, and he is like a second father to me. I was going to pay him for it, but he has insisted on this being a gift.
It's his favourite watch and I have seen it on his wrist for many years. It is immaculate - weirdly, I wish it were a bit battered as that would be more in keeping with what are soon to be just memories of the man.
Everyone says this about their Rolex, but I will never sell it unless absolutely desperate for cash.
Great watch, sad reason for acquisition.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Friday 15th October 00:51
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