Learn the difference between a personal locator beacon (PLB) and a satellite messenger, and which emergency signal device might be right for you.

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Engineered to withstand the harshest of elements, the ACR Electronics ResQLink 400 personal locator beacon relays your position to a worldwide network of satellites with no subscription required.

2024年11月20日 · ” PLB stands for “Personal Locator Beacon.” This term is largely confined to the dedicated devices that send just emergency location information, like the OceanSignal PLB1 and the ACR ResQLink. Any devices that send (and maybe receive) non-emergency messages are called Satellite Messengers.

The ResQLink™ PLB Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a GPS-enabled rescue beacon that’s suited for outdoor adventures of all sizes (think: everything from hiking and cycling to hunting and fishing). Should you run into an unexpected situation, the ResQLink PLB will relay your location to a network of search and rescue satellites.

4 天之前 · The rescueME PLB1 is the smallest and most compact personal locator beacon (PLB) available, designed to save your life in a pinch. If you're heading into the backcountry and want reliable peace of mind during an emergency, this lightweight and capable device is a solid bet.

2021年5月1日 · The two that seem most suitable are the ACR models - the ResQlink and RescueMe - and both are available for pickup at my local REI. I’m wondering if anyone has any thoughts on why one might be better than the other, or important features, or if there are other models that you think are better.

2024年11月6日 · To make your decision easier, I’ve rounded up some of the Best Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and Best Two-Way Satellite Messengers on the market. All the PLBs and Satellite Messengers in this review have been extensively evaluated and researched by the expert author who has many years of experience in Thru-Hiking, Backpacking, and Hiking.

2025年3月21日 · The ACR ResQLink View is the latest generation of personal location beacon (PLB) by ACR. It's essentially an emergency beacon that uses satellites and GPS to signal a backcountry rescue. You're in the middle of nowhere, you get in trouble, you hit a button, and people come to rescue you.