Scuba diver's Personal Locator Beacon - how never to be lost at sea

[tamas970]

Nice size. You would still need a case: "Waterproof to 15m"

Indeed, but at least a smaller case than for the McMurdo-s).

 

[DandyDon]

Indeed, but at least a smaller case than for the McMurdo-s).

Yep, maybe even an obsolete camera case would suffice. That unit doesn't float on its own so it comes attached to a pouch that will keep it at the surface. You'd want to keep that attached and the combined unit would need to fit inside the case.

Don't fret over the fact that the battery has to be factory replaced. It's good for 7 years, costs $259 USD at one site I see (Amazon has it for $349 fail!), so you get to carry it for $37/year before service needed. By that time, there may well be better choices than servicing it - new, improved models, etc.

I carry my PLB in my car everywhere, just in case, in my backpack on any hike, etc. This unit is even smaller and a little lighter than the ACR 2881 I carry.

 

[Ron Lee]

5.2 Battery
The PLB1 contains Lithium batteries for long operating life. Your battery must be replaced
after the expiry date or after the PLB has been activated, even if only for a short period of time.
Battery replacement must be done at an Ocean Signal authorised battery replacement centre.

Stockists - Ocean Signal

Interesting product.

 

[cvchief]

Cool little video on it: [youtubehq]peK35JSCTJE[/youtubehq]

Wonder if it would fit like a cheap GoPro case? maybe too tall....

 

[DandyDon]

If I didn't have a PLB, I might well go for the PLB1 - Ocean Signal
$260 USD and easily fits in a pocket.

My ACR 2881 is a little larger, fills up a cargo pant pocket - but I did get it for $200 after rebate, but the rebate is no longer available.

 

[Ken T]

A few photos with the Rescueme PLB1 and the custom divers container.

Fits in quite well with it's flotation pouch.
No problems at all without the flotation pouch.

 

[Dave616]

If I didn't have a PLB, I might well go for the PLB1 - Ocean Signal
$260 USD and easily fits in a pocket.

Who's selling it for that price?

 

[Ron Lee]

Who's selling it for that price?

Here is one

Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1

 

[Dave616]

Here is one

Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1

Never heard of them; are they a reputable retailer?

 

[mikeycanuk]

If there isn't a issue with registering a Canadian bought PLB1 in the US buying from a Canadian store drop the cost to $235US. And dropping daily.:depressed:

OCEAN SIGNAL rescueME PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON (PLB) : North Sails Atla...