On 24 Jan 2006 20:07:01 -0600, Dave wrote:

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:17:20 GMT, "Roger Long" said:

However, I’m wondering. Will the USCG just ignore calls like this
thinking, "Some kid hit a button again.", or wait for direct contact?

Dunno about the model you looked at, but on mine, at least, you have to lift
a plastic tab to get at the button, so a kid has to be trying if he's to hit
the button.

On the radios I've looked at, you also have to hold the button for a
few seconds, and/or do it twice, before the distress call is sent.


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