Why use a TracMe Locator Beacon?
TracMe uses a simple technology to close the gap of time between lost and found and between affordability/availability. Satellite-based beacons can cost from 5 to 7 times more than a TracMe and can be too expensive for most people to use. The other important reason to use a TracMe Locator Beacon is to save hours and days of search and rescue staff/volunteer time. If a search and rescue team knows that you have a TracMe, they can determine your itinerary and whereabouts and quick narrow down the area of their search as well as find you sooner because of the “Help….Emergency” voice signal emitting from your TracMe Locator Beacon. A TracMe Locator Beacon will quickly enable a search and rescue team to respond quickly to common lost and found situation such as members of scouting/camping groups who wander away and get lost. For day hikers, lost children or backpackers who have lost their way, or skiers/winter sports enthusiasts who can’t see/navigate in a blizzard yet are near a resort or