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Month: May 2013

YourLo.ca/tion used in recent rescue

By Michael Coyle Posted on 22/05/2013 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with GPS, smartphone, SMS, technology, YourLo.ca/tion
YourLo.ca/tion used in recent rescue

The prototype YourLo.ca/tion service was used in a recent rescue; updates on the service and an appeal for donations to keep it running.

Calling for help early saves lives

By Michael Coyle Posted on 20/05/2013 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with GPS, helicopter, rescue, smart phone
Calling for help early saves lives

We used some high tech yesterday to locate the subjects of a search, but the real credit goes to calling for help early!

BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Transceiver

By Michael Coyle Posted on 15/05/2013 Posted in Blog Entry, Photo Tagged with avalanche, BCA, smart phone, Tracker 3, transceiver
BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Transceiver
Compared to a Tracker 2

I got a first look at the BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Beacon last week.

New BCSARA Web Site

By Michael Coyle Posted on 01/05/2013 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with BCSARA, information
New BCSARA Web Site

The new BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) web site provides excellent information on how SAR works, groups in BC and resources for SAR volunteers.

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