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Originally Posted by Hagar
Easy enough to buy a small EPIRB. They can even be hired from many outdoor shops.
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Actually what you want is a personal locator beacon (PLB). These are like an EPIRB but smaller and not suitable for marine use. They don't float and don't have the same battery life, though I think it is still a couple of days, but they are only the size of a mobile phone and can be carried in a pocket or on a belt-pouch. You should register your PLB with the rescue service (sorry forgotten exact name). Mine lives in the glove box and comes with me on bush walks. I think the cost is ca. $250.