We’ve talked about this before (here and here), but it’s not surprising that folks are still confused about the difference. The question on the table:

“What is the difference between a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and other distress-alerting devices such as the SPOT Satellite Messenger?”

The Thirteenth Coast Guard District blog addressed this issue today, providing a thorough explanation of the distinctions. Take a look at it.

While you’re there, take a look at some of their other recent posts. This is one of my new favorite blogs. Of course, I like any blog that mentions Navagear , but that isn’t the only reason I like it!