Xfirecat Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 There is a free app, IOS and Android that allows emergency services to locate you anywhere like a gps. It has three words assigned for every 3M square piece of land anywhere in the world. It works without data as long as it’s loaded already. If you are stuck broken down or injured on a sled, hiking or hunting in a remote area, maybe think about loading the app. It looks perfect for sledding, even off trail. what3words.com 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 It has succesfully been used by Seach and rescue teams in our area before. I have it on my phone. Even changes as I walk around inside my house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfirecat Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Yes it’s a decent app that could help one of us if we get into trouble. I worked emergency services, they just need to know where to find us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 It is a great app but remember that while it will give you your location without data you WILL NOT be able to send it until you get a signal. You can also have it on a PC We have been using for years for ham radio a nd emergency search/rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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