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What is the main purpose of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
What is the main purpose of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
- To communicate with other PLB users in the vicinity
- To track personal fitness activities
- To provide navigation assistance during outdoor activities
- To alert search and rescue services in case of an emergency (correct)
What technology is typically integrated into a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
What technology is typically integrated into a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
- Compass and altimeter
- Weather forecasting system
- Built-in GPS receiver and transmitter (correct)
- Satellite phone for communication
What type of signals do Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) broadcast in case of an emergency?
What type of signals do Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) broadcast in case of an emergency?
- Weather alerts to nearby stations
- Navigation signals for nearby hikers
- Distress signals on designated frequencies (correct)
- Routine location updates
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