Boat User Fears On Distress Beacons

SEARCH and rescue authorities fear thousands of Australian boat users will hit the water this summer carrying emergency beacons that will not work because overseas authorities are decommissioning the satellite receiver that picks up the distress signals.

Fear For Boat Users As Distress Beacons Are Phased Out

SEARCH and rescue authorities fear thousands of Australian boat users will hit the water this summer carrying emergency beacons that don't work because overseas authorities are decommissioning the satellite receiver that picks up the distress signals.

Sos Issued Over Boat Emergency Beacons

SEARCH and rescue authorities fear thousands of Australian boat users will hit the water this summer carrying emergency beacons that do not work because overseas authorities are to cut the satellite receiver that picks up the distress signals.