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GPS satellite communication devices should be part of the "10 Essentials" for adventure; (photo/SPOT) Having a line of communication in the wilderness is one of the most important, and often ...

An SOS subscription service says it's the first to take advantage of iPhone's new satellite messaging capabilities, offering hikers, climbers and skiers an affordable way to call for help when things ...

"Without some sort of satellite communication device, this story could have a very different ending," said King County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jason Stanley Three backcountry skiers were rescued last ...

A search and rescue team in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge responded to an SOS call on September 15, but when responders reached the coordinates from where the message was sent, they found no sign of ...