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"Larry W4CSC" wrote in message ... John Proctor wrote in news:2005032710245316807%lost@nowhereorg: Jim, I think it is a matter of degree. One should be prepared for the worst. A backup system must be available for reliable first time use when the chips are down. Yes 90% of the time you will have no problem using a backstay. The point I was trying to make is that there are alternatives which can give good (notice I didn't say great!) service which address other reliability issues. Good idea. Lionheart is equipped with a 406 Mhz EPIRB with its own GPS receiver built right inside..... If the mast comes down or other catastrophy happens, just push that little button..... I'm not sure a dismasting rises to the level of a MAYDAY. I'd like to be able to be able to seek help and advise via SSB before resorting to declaring an emergency. DOug |