Sorry, this is ridiculous, especially with inexperienced users. Never turn off your shit in an active zone or any others period. In groups when a search begins the leader needs to assign priorities and duties, everyone needs to be on the same page and in contact and have a legitimate understanding of their equip. If they don't they may be told to shut it off and stay away from the zone to ie. call for help, set up revival gear or LZ, look for activity above rescuers, and/or take notes on clues. Obviously depends on search party criteria and a competent leader makin said decisions for the party. This is not average criteria for a small group general avy awareness protocol. This is larger search party/patrol aware certified training. Not for newbies other than follow instruction need be.
Fear, Doubt, Disbelief, you have to let it all go. Free your mind!
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