12 best acr beacons

• No Subscription Required
• 406 MHz Emergency Distress Signal with Homing Signal
• GPS and Galileo GNSS / Cospas-Sarsat / MEOSAR
• Global Coverage
• LED Strobe and Infrared Strobe

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the battery life? How much to replace it
Answer:	Battery is 5 years. For battery replacement please contact one of our battery replacement centers and they will give you a quote.
Question:	How do you charge it
Answer:	These units don't need charge. They will last for 5 years if never used. If you do use them we will replace it for free once you submit your survivor story.
Question:	Does this product work in the Bahamas? World wide
Answer:	Yes. It will work world wide.
Question:	Does it come with a case
Answer:	Hi there! No case. This unit comes with a clip system that you can use to attach the PLB and different locations.

Product features

Features and Benefits

• No Subscription Required
• Built-in Digital Display
• GPS and Galileo GNSS
• Built-In Buoyancy
• Strobe and Infrared Strobe
• Global Coverage
• MEOSAR Compatible
• 5 year battery life
• 24+ hours Operational Life**
• Multi-function Clip System Included

What's in the box?

Due to innovative design elements, multi-function clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wear-ability options that address a variety of usage applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink View on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.

Follow Your Own Path

Designed to work world-wide no matter what your adventure looks like!

• Fishing / Boating
• Hiking / Camping
• 4x4 / ATV / RV
• Hunting / Flying
• Skiing / Snowmobiling
• The sky is the limit

Product description

Small but resilient, the ResQLink 400 has been professionally engineered and tested to ensure it can withstand even the harshest elements. This buoyant Personal Locator Beacon requires no subscription for use and can be utilized to enhance your safety in a wide variety of environments. Whether on land, at sea, or in the air, trust that the ResQLink’s satellite precision and military durability, puts rescue in the palm of your hands. With three levels of integrated signal technology – GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability – the ResQLink 400 quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. Additionally, a built-in strobe and infrared strobe facilitate nighttime, or other low visibility rescues. Wherever your adventure takes you, whether it’s a trip to the highest mountain peaks, the most undiscovered terrain, or the vastest of oceans, rest assured that the ResQLink 400 always activates easily. Simply deploy the antenna, press the ON button, and the beacon will do the rest for you by effortlessly guiding rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position. Due to innovative design elements, multi-function clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wear-ability options that address a variety of usage applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink 400 on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.

• No Subscription Required
• 406 MHz Emergency Distress Signal / Homing signal
• LED Strobe and Infrared Strobe
• Global Coverage / Cospas-Sarsat / MEOSAR
• GPS and Galileo GNSS

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it really use AAA batteries
Answer:	Hello, XL should be more suitable.
Question:	Once activated how long will it transmit before the battery runs dead
Answer:	It’s stretchy material so you shouldn’t have a issue it fits pretty nicely
Question:	How do you know when the batteries will expire; is the unit marked with an expiration date
Answer:	Last year on a two week trip to French Polynesia, I wore the two long sleeved shirts nearly everyday for outside activities. The shirts were very comfortable and functional with their sun screen properties. Wuite satisfies with the wear and tear and if the were smelly, I didn't notice and my friends and family either didn't notice a smell or were to tactful to bring it up. Give it a shot you are on vacation.
Question:	does this require a monthly or yearly subscription
Answer:	sorry, I live in arizona and its not humid! but, it's hot. I got these to wear in the pool for aerobics.

Product features

Features and Benefits

• No Subscription Required
• GPS and Galileo GNSS
• Built-In Buoyancy
• Strobe and Infrared Strobe
• Global Coverage
• MEOSAR Compatible
• Small and lightweight
• 5 year battery life
• 24+ hours Operational Life**
• Multi-function Clip System Included

Three Levels of Integrated Signal Technology

With three levels of integrated signal technology – GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability – the ResQLink 400 quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. Additionally, a built-in strobe and infrared strobe facilitate nighttime, or other low visibility rescues.

What's in the box?

Due to innovative design elements, multi-function clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wear-ability options that address a variety of usage applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink 400 on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.

Perfect for Low Visibility Weather

It comes with a built-in strobe and infrared strobe to facilitate nighttime or other low visibility rescues.

Follow Your Own Path

Designed to work world-wide no matter what your adventure looks like!

• Fishing / Boating
• Hiking / Camping
• 4x4 / ATV / RV
• Hunting / Flying
• Skiing / Snowmobiling
• The sky is the limit

Product description

The ResQLink 425 Survival Kit is an excellent option to make sure you have your essentials.

• ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacon
• C-Strobe H2O Rescue Light
• Res-Q Whistle
• RapidDitch Drybag
• Signal Mirror

User questions & answers

Question:	Can u overnight so i can get by thrusday this week
Answer:	The SPOT X device requires an active service subscription to properly perform 2-way satellite messaging, tracking, S.O.S. capabilities, and all other device functions.
Question:	What model # plb in this survival kit, ACR
Answer:	Yes, you will need to enroll in there service plans. Please find the activation plan details here - https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/service-plans#spot-gen4-plans
Question:	Does this already have the GPS chip in it
Answer:	With the push of a button, GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center provides your GPS coordinates and information to local response teams - for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America.
Question:	So is this international? Can use in Malaysia? Thanks
Answer:	You type a preset text into your online account, the SPOT will send this text repeatedly until you get online, and log into your SPOT account and change it. . The bill is either paid in full for a 12 month period, or monthly installments deducted from your personal account or credit card. REMEMBER you must give a minimum of 30 days in advance to stop recurring charges. Their system is set up to bill month after month, or yearly renewal. A lot of people didn't read the fine print on subscription charges, and billing policy. Because of this they had a hard time stopping billing when they wanted it to stop, and ended up paying more than they intended.

Product description

A personal location beacon (PLB) is a personal safety device designed to alert search and rescue services and allow them to quickly locate you in the event of an emergency, on land or sea.

• 406/121.5MHz plb
• Easy to operate
• No subscription needed
• High brightness LED SOS light
• Minimum 24hr continuous operation

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there any service fee or any monthly cost
Answer:	There are no monthly fees, you just need to register the device. It is strictly for rescue only--not like some beacons that allow you to send out an I'm OK ping. The battery is supposed to last 6 years.
Question:	How easy would it be to accidentally activate the beacon, thanks
Answer:	Not very easy. You have to deliberately remove the top first. I have never had a problem in two years. I carry it in my backpack.
Question:	how do you make sure the battery doesn’t die while you’re out on a hike
Answer:	Do the test function outlined in the owners manual.
Question:	It is a one time use? If yes, then after using what do you do with it? Send it back to manufacture or just throw it in the garbage
Answer:	I believe you would send it back to the manufacturer for a battery replacement. This service is recommended after about 5 years anyway to ensure you have good batteries. Then it can be used an additional 5 years before it is retired. Hopefully, if you ever need to use the device to summon a rescue, you won't be worried about the cost of a battery replacement.
Question:	What is the range
Answer:	It works wold wide in any location as it communicates with the satellite. However once it's activated it will be transmitting signal for 24 hours. If you are in a distant location that search and rescue needs more than 24 hours to find you then we recommend getting any of our EPIRBs, GlobalFix V4, Pro, or iPro. They last from 48 to 65 hours.
Question:	Once activated, is there any type of confirmation that your signal has been received
Answer:	The unit will keep blinking while the signal is been transmitted. There is no return confirmation only sending out. However, you are able to test the unit before going out on a trip by performing a self-test.
Question:	how difficult would it be to accidentally activate this device
Answer:	I'd say fairly difficult. That yellow flap on the front protects the activation mechanism and the spring is fairly robust.
Question:	will it work from inside a car or rv
Answer:	Yes. It is a radio frequency- sat freq. may not work inside a cave, deep and narrow canyon, or below a multi-level parking garage.

Product description

Prepare like a pro on all your boat adventures with the GlobalFix V4 Survival Kit. The products included in this kit will come in handy during expeditions of all sizes (yes, everything from leisure boating and deep-sea fishing to sailing and jet-skiing, plus all those exciting experiences in between). Should you run into an unexpected situation, have peace of mind knowing that with the GlobalFix V4 Survival Kit, you’ve got everything you need to ensure a safe return. The GlobalFix V4 Survival Kit has got your back, no matter what kind of event you may be facing. We understand that in emergencies, time is of the essence. That’s why the GlobalFix V4 Survival Kit is equipped with products that let you quickly and efficiently alert local first responders, and have help dispatched to your precise location. Featuring the GlobalFix V4 EPIRB (Category 2) with a manual deployment bracket and a 10-year user-replaceable battery, let Search and Rescue know your exact location in a matter of minutes. When they arrive on the scene the bright LED C-Strobe H2O and HemiLight3 Strobe lights will get rescuers' attention at night or in daylight hours use the signal mirror to gain their attention. Conveniently store all your emergency gear inside the RapidDitch Express bag which can float up to 15 lbs of gear.

• GlobalFix V4 EPIRB with Manual Bracket (Category 2)
• C-Strobe H2O Rescue Light
• Signal Mirror / HemiLight3
• Res-Q Whistle
• RapidDitch Express Bag

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the strobe light qualify as an electronic flare
Answer:	No. After driving for 20 minutes the weight of my iPhone pulled the device off the dashboard. It won’t hold the phone in my car. I can’t imagine it would stay on attached to a motorcycle.
Question:	Is the epirb that’s included the 2831 rlb-41 globalfix v
Answer:	The mounting has a sticky thing on the bottom... and it sticks to somewhere on your dashboard. The top of the mount is a magnet... and the little disk on your phone is a metallic disk that attaches to your phone with a sticky backing. Then the metallic disk is pulled in by the magnet. I love this phone holder!
Question:	Is this a cat 2 model
Answer:	We recommend placing the disk under the QI chip so that you could use the mount and still charge your phone wirelessly.
Question:	Does that backpack open up into a float? The pictures witht his product shows a small raft
Answer:	I’m not sure as far as setting up multiple logins. For mine I’ve created a single login and share it with everyone who needs to be able to view.

Product description

This unit requires programming before it can be shipped. The customer needs to answer the form sent via email. The new AISLink CB2 AIS Bundle Kit is the ultimate Automatic Identification System (AIS) package. With the latest in AIS Class B+ technology in the AISLink CB2 and best selling AIS rescueMe MOB1 AIS and DSC Man Overboard Beacon, this bundle brings safety to a new level of affordability. The AISLink CB2 AIS Transponder is a fully compliant, waterproof Class B+ transceiver designed to help avoid collisions. Using advanced SOTDMA (Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access) technology from Class A transponders, the AISLink CB2 features inherent advantages, including a faster reporting rate and a higher output power in relation to all Class B products that use the older CSTDMA technology on the market. With the addition of two Ocean Signal MOB1 rescueMe AIS Beacons, your AISLink CB2 is also now your complete Man Overboard system. The MOB1 communicates with your AISLink CB2 as well as other vessels in the vicinity (up to 5 miles range dependent on conditions). In an emergency the rescueME MOB1 provides 2 methods of rapidly communicating your position, accurate to a few meters, back to the vessel, plus providing visual indication via its built in strobe light. Using technology from Class A AIS, the CB2 has a faster reporting rate with reserved time slots for transmissions to ensure your broadcast does not get blocked in high traffic areas. The AISLink CB2 will transmit every 5 seconds while older Class B AIS units can only transmit once every 30 seconds. The CB2 also transmits at 5 watts of power, versus older Class B AIS that only transmit at 2 watts, broadcasting to a larger area for improved visibility.

• All-in-one AIS Bundle
• AISLink CB2 Class B+ SOTDMA AIS Transponder
• rescueMe MOB1 AIS+DSC Man Overboard Beacons (Quantity 2 Included)
• External GPS Receiver Included
• Wifi / USB / NMEA 0183 & 2000 / Free Mobile App

Product description

When adventures call, whether it’s a trip to on the paddleboard, snowmobiling some fresh powder, or setting sail on the deep blue ocean, rest assured when you packed your ResQLink View Survival Kit. Simply Activate the ResQLink View with the new built-in digital display by deploying the antenna, press the on button, and the beacon will do the rest for you by effortlessly guiding rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position. With the inclusion of the ACR OLAS (Overboard Location Alert System) Tag in this important kit, rest assured that the Tag's robust tracking and notification features allow for ultra-fast response to a man overboard (MOB) scenario. Using smartphone-connected crew management and location alerts, the Tag is a wearable crew tracker that creates a virtual tether between the user and all synced smartphones or tablets containing the free ACR OLAS app.

• OLAS TAG
• RESQLINK VIEW

• GlobalFIX V4 GPS EPIRB with Manual Bracket (Category 2)
• ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon
• Firefly PRO Waterbug and HemiLight3 Rescue Strobe Lights
• Signal Mirror with Res-Q Whistle
• RapidDitch Express buoyant ditch bag

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there one of these kits with the ResQLink 425 included instead
Answer:	Unfortunately no. The ResQLink 425 would have to be purchased a part. Thank you
Question:	Is there a version for registration outside usa? (more specifically, brazil
Answer:	Unfortunately only US units are allowed to be sold in the US. Thank you
Question:	What is the cost for battery replacement (after 7 years)? Do all distributors replace for free if used in actual emergency
Answer:	The price is usually around 1/3 of the full price, but it will depend on the conditions of your beacon once it's sent to the battery replacement center. If you are in an emergency you can just notify the manufacturer and they should replace it for free.
Question:	I plan to use it in taiwan (national code 416). is it possible to pre-set artex plb with 416 code
Answer:	Unfortunately no. Every unit sold in the US is built with a US code.
Question:	I noticed that it said that it was non chargeable is there a place i can go to replace the battery
Answer:	When the battery expires (after 7 years), you can send it in to ACR to have it replaced for $150. Or if you like taking risks with your life, you can replace it yourself for $5(it runs on 3 CR123A cells, welded and heat shrinked into a single battery pack).

Product features

World Wide Range

No matter where you go the ARTEX PLB will work. Units purchased in the US can be registered with NOAA and in case you are in an emergency overseas NOAA will notify your local SAR agency of the distress signal.

How It Works?

When activated, the ARTEX PLB transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to you are promptly notified of your emergency and initiate the Search & Rescue process.

What else comes with it?

The ARTEX PLB features a unique mounting clip and a flotation pouch: The PLB can be firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard to enable it to float. These materials are proved and tested to endure all types of environments.

Smaller than your hand!

The Artex PLB 8110 is small and convenient. 2.1 (L) x 1.3 (W) x 3.0 (H) inches (51 x 32.5 x 77 mm)

Weight: 4.09 oz (116 g)

Battery is good for 7 years and operating for 24 hours.

Operation: 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky

Waterproof: 15 m at 20°C

GlobalFix V4 + ResQLink 400 Kit

• GlobalFIX V4 Cat. 2 EPIRB
• ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon
• Firefly PRO Waterbug
• Signal Mirror
• WW-3 Res-Q Whistle
• HemiLight3
• RapidDitch Express Bag

ResQLink 400

Small but resilient, the ResQLink 400 has been professionally engineered to ensure it can withstand even the harshest elements. This buoyant Personal Locator Beacon requires no subscription for use and can be utilized to enhance your safety in a wide variety of environments. Whether on land, at sea, or in the air, trust that the ResQLink’s satellite precision and military durability, puts rescue in the palm of your hands.

GlobalFix V4 offers the very latest in marine electronic lifesaving technology

• Highly visible LED strobe - Energy efficient
• Internal 66 channel GPS – Faster acquisition from a cold start
• High-efficiency electronics – Performance you can count on
• User-replaceable battery – 10-year battery life
• Professional grade design - Built for years of use in harsh environments
• Simple manual activation – Keypad with a protective cover to prevent false alarms
• Made in the U.S.A.

Product description

C-Light - Manual Activated LED PFD Vest Light w/ClipThe LED C-Light is a manually activated steady-on personal distresslight with dramatically improved operating life. This rugged littlewaterproof light is USCG/SOLAS approved and has a 20 lumen LED thatoperates typically for 30 hours continuously. The C-Light is activatedmanually with an easy twist On/Off activation making this an ideal light forall outdoor enthusiasts.Specifications:Size: 5.06" x 1.38" x 1.2" (12.85 x 3.5 x 3.0cm)Weight: 1.2oz (33g) without batteriesOperational Life: >30 hr at 30C (>20 hr at -1C)Operation: Manual twist On/OffActivation Method: Manual Activation OnlyWaterproof: Tested for 24 hrs @ 3.3 ft (1m)Lamp: 20 Lumen White LEDLight Type: Steady OnBattery: 2 AA batteries (sold separately)Certification USCG/SOLAS, CE, Transport CanadaReverse Battery Protection: YesAccessories: PFD Clip, Lanyard, Velcro StrapLimited Warranty: 1 year

• Activation Method Manual
• Battery Type AA
• Operational Life (Hours) >30hrs at 30C (>20hrs at -1C
• Visible Range (Miles) NONE
• Waterproof Yes

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this strobe
Answer:	You need a small flat section to mount it, maybe 3/4 inch

Product description

Advanced Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology comes to the rescue with this compact and affordable man overboard beacon with integrated Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and GPS. Unlike a personal locator beacon, which signals orbiting search and rescue satellites, AISLink sends an alert message within seconds to all local vessels with an AIS receiver and/or AIS-enabled plotter. The DSC alarm on your vessel's VHF can also be signaled.

Seconds count in a man overboard situation. The AISLink MOB automatically activates upon inflation of the lifejacket, sending an initial alert within 15 seconds to all AIS receivers and plotters in the vicinity. Both positioning and MOB emergency messages are transmitted alerting vessels up to 5 miles away of your emergency situation.

Even in moderate seas, it is alarming how quickly a visual sighting of a man overboard can be lost. The AISLink MOB's integrated GPS quickly pinpoints a precise location and transmits this as part of the AIS alert message to all local AIS equipped vessels. The AISLink MOB also has the ability to alert your crew to the emergency by activating the DSC alarm on your vessel's VHF. All AIS receivers and AIS-enabled plotters within a 5-mile radius (dependent on conditions) are alerted, and an integrated high-intensity strobe light assists with accurate positioning even in low light conditions. Powerful lithium metal batteries provide 24+ hours of operational life, and the high-impact housing can withstand a drop to water of 20m.

Compatibility:

Note that most modern AIS plotters and DSC VHF units comply with the standards for receiving MOB transmissions. However, it is recommended that you check with your equipment manufacturer to ensure compatibility. DSC functionality may vary - or be disabled entirely - according to the regulations of individual countries.

• ACR 2886 Aislink Mob Personal Ais Overboard Beacon
• Advanced Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology comes to the rescue with this compact and affordable man overboard beacon with integrated Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and GPS.
• Unlike a personal locator beacon, which signals orbiting search and rescue satellites, AISLink sends an alert message within seconds to all local vessels with an AIS receiver and/or AIS-enabled plotter.
• The AISLink MOB automatically activates upon inflation of the lifejacket, sending an initial alert within 15 seconds to all AIS receivers and plotters in the vicinity.
• The AISLink MOB also has the ability to alert your crew to the emergency by activating the DSC alarm on your vessel's VHF.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it have the LED strobe light included
Answer:	This item is in fact compatible to the Montana 680.

Product description

The ACR Auto HemiLight3 flashing survival light attaches to almost any style life jacket with the quick and easy installation. Smaller than other approved lights, the HemiLightɜ features rounded edges to maintain the integrity of inflatable life jackets and meets USCG, MED and SOLAS requirements. The high-intensity flashing LED light automatically activates for 20+ hours when it comes in contact with salt or fresh water, and can be deactivated simply by pushing the red button. Attachment loops accommodate up to 5 cm (2 in) wide webbing, and the marine-tough design ensures years of useful service.

• SMALLER OTHER APPROVED LIGHTS
• HIGH-INTENSITY FLASHING LED LIGHT
• 20+ HR WHEN IN CONTACT WITH SALT OR FRESH WATER (automatic activation only)
• EASY DEACTIVATION (PRESS OF A BUTTON)
• QUICK INSTALLATION TO ANY LIFE JACKET

User questions & answers

Question:	Are batteries replaceable
Answer:	Don't know if it is oem but it works good. Does it matter?
Question:	Can this light be manually activated
Answer:	I would say No, it wouldn’t work for a couple of reasons. The Touch 35 does not have the charging connections on the side like the Montana, and it doesn’t have the locking features on the other side. It also takes less batteries than the Montana. The 35 has a mini USB that you could use for charging, if you wired a USB outlet to your battery. You would obviously need a mount to hold your 35.
Question:	What is the installation method for this light
Answer:	Yes

Product description

The LED C-Strobe is a manually activated personal distress strobe light with a dramatically improved operating life. This waterproof light is tiny yet rugged and features a 45 lumen LED that typically operates for 120 hours continuously. The C-Strobe has been USCG/SOLAS approved and is manually activated with an easy twist on/off activation, making it an ideal light for all outdoor enthusiasts.

• For location assistance during low-light emergencies
• Exceedingly bright 45 Lumen White LED
• The extensive continuous operating life of greater than 120 hours
• Waterproof – Tested for 24 hrs at 3. 3 ft. (1m)
• Easy twist On/Off activation
• Impact-resistant case
• Uses two “AA” 1. 5V batteries (not included)

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this salt waterproof
Answer:	If you took the time to read the description of the item it says it fits a desl 580.
Question:	Is anyone using rechargeable batteries with this? How long is it flashing for you then, please? Thank you
Answer:	has the typical clear plastic suction cup, that I've found generally lasts about 187 months... Had mine in for a bit over a year now and hasn't fallen off windscreen in either sub freezing or 95+ temps....
Question:	Visibility range
Answer:	Carefully use a hair dryer to heat the adhesive and carefully pry it up. The adhesive is quite strong and sometimes spraying glass cleaner underneath will help. I did this with one vehicle and was successful in removing the plate.
Question:	What type of batteries does this strobe require
Answer:	About 2.5-3 inches