Someone sent me this story today and I thought it would be relevant to those who are asking about getting an EPIRB on the cheap: http://www.boatus.com/news/releases/2008/march/pirate_ship.asp BoatUS has an EPIRB rental program so you can get one for $40 per week. Just thought some of y'all might be interested. Later, J Bergquist 1204661368.0