Again I will just talk some PLB talk. It is to important not to talk about them. PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) are such a great item for hunting, fishing, sailing, kayaking, and pretty much any other outdoor activity you can think of doing.
Having a PLB could very well save your life. Today's PLBs are small, light weight, and very inexpensive compared to PLBs of the past. Check your facts about the PLB you are looking to purchase and remember the difference between a PLB and a personal signaling or tracking device will be the 406 MHz Signal. A true PLB that is intended to be a life saving device is FCC approved to operate on the 406MHz signal, requires a minimum operating life of 24 hours and is registered with NOAA.
The 406MHz signal is internationally recognized for land and sea, monitored by a world wide coalition of rescue authorities and transmits to the COSPAS/SARSAT satellites.
The battery transmits for 24 hours as laid out by the rescue authorities and the FCC before approval can be granted to be a PLB.
Registering with NOAA allows for the best information to start a search and contact your emergency contacts as well as knowing who the authorities are looking for. If you are a boater they even ask for a boat description. I hope you have found the following information helpful. You may visit Triad Marine's Web Store for great PLBs and pricing information.
