Personal locator beacon from WMJ marine

Anchor & Docking
Autopilot
Boating Accessories
Cabin/ Galley/ Deck
Communication
Electrical Supply
Electronics
Engine Parts
Fish Finder
Fishing & Sailing
GPS & Chartplotter
Instrument
Lighting
Marine Radar
Navigation Tool
Outdoor Gears
Plumbing & Pump
Safety
Steering & Control
Trolling Motor
Factory Refurbished
Specials
Rebate of Month
New Products

Shopping Cart
How to Order
Contact Us
Testimonials
FAQ & Return
Privacy Policy
Company Info
Site Map
Send me more info
Product Tutorials
Manufacturer Links
Link to Us
Government Order


Sign Up for Newsletter







Personal locator beacon from WMJ marine
How to Order Shopping CartContact Us Shipping Info International Order
Home > Safety >

Personal Locator Beacon




PLBs have been proven tried and true in some of the world's most remote locations and treacherous conditions. Just ask the 400 or so pilots, boaters and backcountry explorers who were saved by a PLB during a rigorous test program in Alaska. Based in large part on the test results, the federal government approved use of PLBs in the United States in 2003.





ACR ResQLink 400 Survival Kit 2346
ACR ResQLink PLB450 GPS PLB with AIS & RLS with Accessory Clips 2933
ACR ResQLink 400 Survival Kit 2346

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 439.95
Our Price: $US 399.95

ACR ResQLink PLB450 GPS PLB with AIS & RLS with Accessory Clips 2933

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 567.55
Our Price: $US 519.95

ACR ResQLink 410 RLS 2931
ACR ResQLink 435 View RLS 2932
ACR ResQLink 410 RLS 2931

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 468.55
Our Price: $US 429.95

ACR ResQLink 435 View RLS 2932

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 512.55
Our Price: $US 469.95

ACR ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon without Display 2921
ACR ResQLink View 425 Personal Locator Beacon with Digital Display 2922
ACR ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon without Display 2921

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 402.55
Our Price: $US 369.95

ACR ResQLink View 425 Personal Locator Beacon with Digital Display 2922

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 457.55
Our Price: $US 419.95

ACR OLAS Crew Tag with Strap 2980
McMurdo Fastfind 220 Personal Beacon Locator with GPS 91-001-220A-C
ACR OLAS Crew Tag with Strap 2980

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 96.00
Our Price: $US 69.00

McMurdo Fastfind 220 Personal Beacon Locator with GPS 91-001-220A-C

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 391.00
Our Price: $US 299.00

Ocean Signal RescueME EDF1 Electronic Distress Flare, 7 Mile Range
Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 Personal AIS Beacon 740S-01551
Ocean Signal RescueME EDF1 Electronic Distress Flare, 7 Mile Range

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 199.00
Our Price: $US 129.00

Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 Personal AIS Beacon 740S-01551

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 362.95
Our Price: $US 339.95

Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon with 7-Year Battery Storage Life 730S-01261
Ocean Signal AIS Alarm Box 741S-02037
Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon with 7-Year Battery Storage Life 730S-01261

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 384.95
Our Price: $US 359.95

Ocean Signal AIS Alarm Box 741S-02037

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 374.00
Our Price: $US 259.00


FAQ

Q: What do PLBs do?

Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are distress radio beacons which transmit location information about individuals directly to Search and Rescue forces letting them know that the owner is in grave and imminent danger.

Q: When do you use a Beacon?

Most Search-and-Rescue (SAR) organizations instruct that beacons are satellite signaling devices of last resort, for use when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave with imminent danger and the loss of life, limb, eyesight or valuable property will occur without assistance.

Q: Whats the difference between the AquaLink models and the SARLink Models?

The quick answer is flotation.

The AquaLink and AquaLink View Personal Locator Beacons are buoyant so you can retrieve them should you ever accidentally drop them in the ocean, lake or in a river.

The SARLink and SARLink View Personal Locator Beacons have a slimmed down back case to make them slightly smaller but these models will not float.

Q: How do I register my beacon?
 

406 MHz Beacons must be registered with the National Authority of the country you live in.

Step 1.  Visit our Registration database to find the appropriate National Authority

Step 2.  Register with your countries National Authority via Mail, Fax or for the fastest service register online.

Registration in the United States

The national authority that accepts beacon registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here are three easy ways to register:

1.) The fastest and easiest way to register is online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov .    Recommended method. Verify and validate information before submitting.

2.) Mail the registration form with the pre-addressed, postage paid envelope to:

SARSAT BEACON REGISTRATION
NOAA
NSOF, E/SPO53
1315 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Please print legibly.

3.) Faxing a registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration form to the Fax number on the bottom of the registration form. To reduce the possibility of erroneous entry please verify legibility of information and validate information on form to UIN on beacon before faxing. Please print legibly and in BLACK ink.

All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt. The information you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes only.

A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information carefully to ensure that the information provided on the label agrees with the information on the beacon and then affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked "BEACON DECAL HERE." If you do not receive confirmation from NOAA in the expected timeframe, or if the information on the label is incorrect call toll free 1-888-212-7283 for assistance.

Registration outside of the United States

In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country's national authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent should have assisted you in filling out the forms and sending them to the country's national authority. Alternatively, visit our Registration database or many countries allow online registration in the International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database (IBRD) at www.406registration.com.

To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country, view the UIN label on the back of the unit. In the event that the beacon is not programmed for your country, the sales agent (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for the correct country.

 

Q: What are my obligations with regard to registering and re-registering my beacon?

A beacon should be registered at the time of purchase or installation. The registration of a beacon is valid for 2 (two) years. The owner should re-register the beacon every two years.  If change of ownership occurs, the original owner must notify the authorities and de-register the beacon before the new owner can register.

Q: Why is it so important for me to register my beacon?

Registering the EPIRB, ELT or Personal Locator Beacon is required by law in the United States and in most countries.  Registering is very important because should your beacon ever be activated, it is how Search and Rescue Teams will know who you are, and contacts provided may be able to supply information about your specific travel plans. In the absence of this information, it may take longer for a search-and-rescue operation to begin.

Q: I tried to register my beacon but the authorities tell me that it needs a different ID number programmed in. Do I need to send this back to you?

This can be done by any Certified Battery/Service Center.  Please have your registration form and beacon available when contacting a Certified Battery Replacement Center for assistance. -

Q: How do I know when the battery is due for replacement?

There is a battery expiration date label on every beacon

Q: Can I buy a battery from you and replace it myself?

No. The battery cannot be purchased. This is a life saving device and you need to have the tools, hardware and software to perform a battery replacement. Full functional testing is done on the unit, after the battery is replaced, to make sure that the unit will last another 5 years in the field.  The battery of any EPIRB, ELT or Personal Locator Beacon needs to be replaced by an ACR/Artex Certified Battery Replacement Center (BRC), where trained technicians will perform this service. -

Q: What will happen if I do not replace the battery every five years?

The chances of surviving a life threatening situation is greatly diminished if proper care and maintenance is not given to a beacon.

Q: How does the GPS Self Test feature work?

A lot of beacons on the market have the capability to do a GPS test, in which the beacon turns the GPS engine on, acquires GPS data and flashes a light to signify the test is completed.  

New Personal Locator beacon models from ACR have the ability to transmit this GPS location in a self test burst and pin point your exact location on a map using 406Link.com to ensure you that (1) your beacon is working perfectly and can reach the satellite system and (2) that your GPS is working perfectly.

Q: Can 406 MHz beacons be used anywhere in the world? -

Yes, 406 MHz beacons can be used anywhere in the world, including the Poles. -

Q: Is there a subscription fee for beacon registration or rescue service?

Beacon registration is free, should you ever have to activate your beacon, rescue is free in most parts of the world.

Featured Products

Life Raft
Life Raft


EPIRB ( Emergency Radio Beacons )
EPIRB ( Emergency Radio Beacons )


Marine Search & Spot & Flood Light
Marine Search & Spot & Flood Light


Emergency Signaling
Emergency Signaling


Survival Bag Kit
Survival Bag Kit


Life Vest & Life Jacket
Life Vest & Life Jacket


Dry Suits
Dry Suits


Immersion Suits
Immersion Suits


Work Suit
Work Suit


Flotation Coats/Pants
Flotation Coats/Pants


Personal Safety Light
Personal Safety Light


Man Overboard
Man Overboard


Search & Rescue Transponders ( SART )
Search & Rescue Transponders ( SART )


Hydro Release Kits
Hydro Release Kits


Fume Detector
Fume Detector


Electric Horns
Electric Horns


Ship's Bell
Ship's Bell


First Aid & Emergency Kit
First Aid & Emergency Kit


Marine Horseshoe Buoys
Marine Horseshoe Buoys


Life Ring Buoys
Life Ring Buoys


Home | Anchor & Docking | Autopilot | Boating Accessories | Cabin/ Galley/ Deck | Communication | Electrical Supply | Electronics | Engine Parts | Fish Finder | Fishing & Sailing | GPS & Chartplotter | Instrument | Lighting | Marine Radar | Navigation Tool | Outdoor Gears | Plumbing & Pump | Safety | Steering & Control | Trolling Motor | Factory Refurbished | Specials | Rebate of Month | New Products
Our Company Policy | Privacy Policy | Shopping Cart

Marine Supply Specialist, USA - WMJ Marine Corporation

Copy Right: WMJ Marine Corporation 2004-2024