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String:So (i) its not an EPIRB and (ii) wont work at sea if its set off due to a trivial matter and (iii) still goes to SARSAT so still activates global services regardless.
Peter_C:Why not carry a flare or two and light one off long before an EPIRB? At least then you are alerting nearby vessels only.