Abstract: A communication system for locating a user of a personnel communication device. The personal communication device includes transmission circuitry, reception circuitry, and a controller. The controller activates an emergency mode wherein the reception circuitry is tuned to a first predetermined channel. Upon reception of a first predetermined signal, on the first predetermined channel, the transmission circuitry is activated to transmit a second predetermined signal on a second predetermined channel. A transmit and receive device, carried by rescue personal, includes transmission circuitry that transmits the first predetermined signal on the first predetermined channel and receives the second predetermined signal on the second predetermined channel. The transmit and receive device also preferably has a signal strength meter to assist with location of the personal communication device.