
An elderly woman uses her GME Accusat personal locator beacon as an added aid when hiking away from home. Many elderly people stay in shape by walking or hiking on trails that are not always travelled heavily by many people or with cell phone signal coverage. If something were to happen, the only way to alert rescue services is by means a personal locator beacon. Carrying one of these PLBs is a great way to know you are not alone if you encounter a life threatening situation even on a local exercise hike.