radio beacon
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Another thing to consider: Mercogliano said the Titan lacked an emergency radio beacon that could have floated to the surface and started beeping if there was an emergency.
From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2023
As the Ethel May was knocked over by the waves, an emergency radio beacon began broadcasting to the Coast Guard.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023
A brief radio beacon can be very bright, and the briefer it is, the less it costs.
From Slate • Dec. 9, 2015
The sailboat’s position had been relayed to authorities by an emergency radio beacon.
From Scientific American • Apr. 5, 2012
In the vicinity of White Sand Bay he picked up the lighthouse’s radio beacon and, gaining confidence by the moment, made the big swing to the south.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
