> ...mostly GlobalStar. Spot X and Garmin InReach are the two big ones These are different though. SPOT works on globalstar which has gaps in coverage, particu

> ...mostly GlobalStar. Spot X and Garmin InReach are the two big ones These are different though. SPOT works on globalstar which has gaps in coverage, particularly large parts of the Pacific. A coverage map is here: https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/coverage-maps https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/coverage-... The inReach works on iridum and claims 100% world-wide coverage. Personally I carry an EPIRB for the boat, a PLB on the lifejacket and an inReach for texting. Cheap insurance.