Dec 12, 2024 · If you head offshore or participate in competitive sailing then you'll need to consider a PLB and/or an AIS beacon.

Feb 22, 2025 · Type of beacon: PLB; Best for: Solo boaters, crewmembers who run the risk of separation from EPIRB-equipped boat; Price range: $415-$465 – Shop now; Comparable products: Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1, McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB

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).

Mar 5, 2025 · Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) emit a distress signal in the event of an emergency offshore or on land. PLBs are generally thought of as small handheld Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacons EPIRBs. The main difference between the two is that an EPIRB is registered to a vessel and PLB is registered to a person.

Dec 1, 2020 · ‘Personal Locator Beacons’, or PLB’s, are devices that allow you to send out a distress signal and share your location in an emergency. These device’s SOS features are purely for emergency or life-threatening situations, and make it easier for emergency service to locate you around the globe.

Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1: Your compact personal locator beacon for outdoor adventures. Trusted beacon technology for reliable distress signaling. Buy now!

The ACR ResQLink AIS Personal Locator Beacon is the best PLB for boaters as it contains AIS MOB, Return Link Service, and mobile app in one 406 MHz AIS PLB.

Shop our PLB (personal locator beacons) & AIS (automatic identification systems). Choose a PLB beacon for sailing, hiking & more or an AIS to alert your crew.