I had spoke to Garman about this exact question. They said a flat tire or mechanical issue is a legitimate SOS. Not a health issue, so no reimbursement. But, they would be happy to coordinate a tow or repair. You might verify this for certain.
good video just got one for my remote hunts and camping trips. have a question about the SOS do you have to have a subscription plan to use that or is it always activated?
I also have this device. In order to start a dialogue. You must text first. I have the unlimited text plan. I can text anywhere on the planet . I absolutely love it. Basic plan only allows a limited amount of texts . (10) or some ridiculously low amount.
Just to clarify, we are not using this as a SAR device. Civil Air Patrol uses VHF / HF as primary means of communication. Our squadron bought this from our own funds as a backup means of communication. There are times in the Rocky Mountains when we are not line of sight to a repeater or aircraft. We felt it was useful for safety reasons since we have cadets ranging in age from 12-18. It's good peace of mind to know we can communicate quickly if needed and out of VHF / cell tower range.
