PHOENIX — Several hiking incidents have turned tragic in the Valley in recent days. Hiking experts said they might have turned out differently if the hikers had a personal locator beacon with them.

Colorado search-and-rescue officials have been chasing satellite SOS signals around the state, sometimes tracking them to thrift stores, landfills and other bizarre locations. Personal locator beacons ...

A personal locator beacon is a 406 MHz beacon that can be used anywhere in the world, including the most remote locations like on oceans, mountains and in deep wilderness. The satellite system can ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Getting out of cell service is more than just a side effect of exploring the outdoors. Sometimes it's the point. To ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GPS satellite communication devices should be part of the "10 Essentials" for adventure; (photo/SPOT) Having a line of ...

A new safety alert issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urges vessel owners and operators to provide each crewmember with a personal locator device. These devices improve a ...

Colorado search-and-rescue officials have been chasing satellite SOS signals around the state, sometimes tracking them to thrift stores, landfills, and other bizarre locations. Personal locator ...