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Are you an avid outdoor enthusiast? Do you have a passion for skiing, hiking, boating, camping and wilderness or desert survival? If so, an emergency locator rescue beacon may be the perfect emergency locating device for you. Rescue beacon signals are transmitted through a satellite network to searchers who are dispatched to the area to provide assistance when a life threatening emergency arises and you cannot call 911. There are a variety of rescue beacons (i.e, boating, avalanche, etc.) to select from in accordance with your lifestyle and budget.
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Rescue Beacons
Amazon Description: Keep in touch in your back country travels. The SPOT Gen3 Satellite GPS Messenger keeps you connected and updates your progress. Using satellite technology, SPOT maintains communication almost anywhere on the globe. Find Out More
Amazon Description: When it comes to your survival on the open seas and massive lakes, count on the ACR Electronics AquaLink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon. Completely waterproof and self-buoyant, this life saver broadcasts both your personal information as it's listed in your world-wide network registration in addition to the exact GPS coordinates of your location (accurate within 100 meters). Find Out More
Amazon Description: At 4.6 oz, the ResQLink weighs less than a couple of PowerBars. And topping at just 3.9 inches, it's smaller than the cell phone in your pocket. Small and mighty, the ResQLink is a full-powered, GPS-enabled rescue beacon designed for anglers, pilots and back country sportsmen. With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the ResQLink quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. Find Out More
Amazon Description: Head offshore with confidence. With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the GlobalFix PRO quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of Search and Rescue satellites, reducing search time and increasing your chances of survival. It’s reliable signaling technology that has saved more than 26,800 lives since 1982. The GlobalFix PRO broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are, but who you are. Find Out More
Amazon Description: ACR Global Fix Pro 406 EPIRB Category I (automatic release), with built-in GPS. Head offshore with confidence. With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the Global Fix PRO EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon) quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of Search and Rescue satellites, reducing search time and increasing your chances of survival. It's reliable signaling technology that has saved more than 26,800 lives since 1982. Find Out More
Pros: Satisfies Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Act requirements and adds auto release and GPS
Cons: None listed
Pros: Provides a great feeling of security in case of an emergency for summoning the Coast Guard
Cons: None listed
Pros: Lightweight and easy to pack with other gear
Cons: Didn't work well in slightly wooded areas in river valley. Needs a clear view to southern sky.
Pros: Emergency beacon summoned help to motorcycle accident in poor cell phone reception area
Cons: Unit is coded for use by US residents and needed UK re-code for more money
Pros: Great tool to let your family know you are ok or need help when off-roading in the desert
Cons: SPOT service requires signing up and additional monthly costs
Amazon Rating:
3.9 Stars
Over 100 reviews
Amazon Rating:
4.7 Stars
Over 30 reviews
Specifics:
- Built In 66 Channel GPS
- Super Bright LED Strobe
- Water Proof and Self Buoyant
Amazon Rating:
4.8 Stars
6 reviews
Specifics:
- Satellite GPS Unit
- Motion Activated Tracking
- Includes Lithium Batteries
- Includes Radio/Compass
Specifics:
- Manual Deployment/Activation
- 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
- 4.6 Oz
- Built In Strobe
Specifics:
- 406 MHz Satellite Search/RescueTransmitter
- 121.5 MHz Homing Beacon Transmitter
- Manual Release
- Built In GPS Receiver
Amazon Rating:
4.9 Stars
12 reviews
Specifics:
- 406 MHz Satellite Search/Rescue Transmitter
- 121.5 MHz Homing Beacon Transmitter
- Hydrostatic Auto Release
- Built In GPS Receiver
Amazon Rating:
5 Stars
4 reviews