napDiver
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I've been reading the SAR equipment threads and found a lot of great information. Especially PLBs. I'm going to get one and wanted to know everyone's thoughts and recommendations.
I'm leaning towards the ACR PLB 425 View, but I'm interested in the PLB1 for the size and price. Is there any major disadvantages to the PLB1?
1) Resqlink 425 PLB View (All the bells and whistles)
ResQLink 425 Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon | ACR ARTEX
Price per year ~ 350/5 = $70/year
2) Resqlink 400 PLB (No Screen and shorter battery life, but cheaper)
The ResQLink 400 and ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacons | ACR
Price per year ~ 300/5 = $60/year
3) Ocean Signal PLB1
PLB1 - Ocean Signal
Price per year ~ 280/7 = $40/year
ACR has a great comparison chart of the three (https://www.dropbox.com/s/8q8n1lcjljo7cdr/ACR PLB Comparison Chart.pdf?dl=1)
Note: The PLB1 isn't inherently buoyant but has a sleeve that is buoyant
Thanks for your thoughts and comments
I'm leaning towards the ACR PLB 425 View, but I'm interested in the PLB1 for the size and price. Is there any major disadvantages to the PLB1?
1) Resqlink 425 PLB View (All the bells and whistles)
ResQLink 425 Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon | ACR ARTEX
Price per year ~ 350/5 = $70/year
2) Resqlink 400 PLB (No Screen and shorter battery life, but cheaper)
The ResQLink 400 and ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacons | ACR
Price per year ~ 300/5 = $60/year
3) Ocean Signal PLB1
PLB1 - Ocean Signal
Price per year ~ 280/7 = $40/year
ACR has a great comparison chart of the three (https://www.dropbox.com/s/8q8n1lcjljo7cdr/ACR PLB Comparison Chart.pdf?dl=1)
Note: The PLB1 isn't inherently buoyant but has a sleeve that is buoyant
Thanks for your thoughts and comments