Cautionary tale - disposing of old EPIRB

[r_h]

http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/alarm-beacon-set-off-accidentally-28789.aspx

 

[snowleopard]

I had a similar occurrence. I tried the self-test on my EPIRB. It responded with the correct flashes but 20 minutes later my mobile rang - it was Falmouth CG asking why I'd set it off.