Emergency Locator Beacons

Information about emergency locator beacons for scuba divers and others. Emergency locator beacons, known as personal locator beacons, are electronic devices that emit a signal that will allow your dive boat, fellow divers, and emergency personnel to locate you if you become lost at sea.

Personal Locator Beacon Manufacturers

ACR Electronics PLB
Maker of emergency locator beacons for scuba divers, boaters, aviators, military personnel, and outdoor explorers.

McMurdo FastFind PLB
The FastFind brand personal location beacons made by McMurdo operate on the 406 Megahurtz global satellite rescue system. They also transmit a 121.5 Megahurtz homing signal.

Spot Personal Tracker

About Personal Locator Beacons

Wkipedia "Distress Radio Beacons" Artilce
An introduction to distress radio beacons that includes general information and technical details.

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