Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Going hiking? Here's how to use a Personal Locator Beacon — and where to find them

After a spate of rescues from Australia's wilderness in recent weeks — including some with tragic outcomes in Tasmania and success after a two-week search in Kosciuszko National Park— authorities are ...
Officer

ResQLink Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

ACR Electronics today announced that ResQLink , the world's smallest 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), is FCC approved and is now being shipped to dealers and is for sale to consumers in the U.S.
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PLB guide: Key tips on whether a personal locator beacon pays off

Discover key tips on whether a personal locator beacon (PLB) is worth it for your adventures. Make informed decisions for safety and peace of mind. #PLB #PersonalLocatorBeacon #OutdoorSafety ...
Outside

Do personal locator beacons actually make you safer?

New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly Local Running Newsletter has everything you need to lace up! Subscribe today. I confess to ...
Shephard Media

Becker Avionics receives COSPAS-SARSAT certification for its Next Generation Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) MR510

Becker Avionics, a leading provider of communication, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications has received the COSPAS-SARSAT certification of its ...
Summit County

Satellite SOS signals from ‘PLBs’ have sent Colorado search-and-rescue officials to thrift stores, landfills and even a zoo. But most are false alarms.

Colorado search-and-rescue officials have been chasing satellite SOS signals around the state, sometimes tracking them to thrift stores, landfills and other bizarre locations. Personal locator beacons ...