Overview
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- Small enough to be easily carried in a pack or pocket
- Floats and has a Super Bright LED Strobe for even greater visibility
- Onboard GPS can fix your position to within 100 meters
Theres no doubt that PLB's and EPIRBS save lives. With the new
Aqualink PLB 350, you will be confident of your safety.
The
Aqualink PLB 350 features an internal 66 Channel GPS for extra fast response, along with a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability - giving you three levels of integrated technology. Be confident of your safety - even offshore - when carrying the Aqualink PLB. It floats without the need for a flotation pouch, so you wont lose it if accidentally dropped overboard, and with the super bright LED strobe will help rescuers hone in on your exact location.
The built in 66 Channel GPS can pinpoint your position to emergency services to within 100m. You can even perform a full functional self test of the Aqualink's internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, and 406 MHz transmission, to ensure it will be working when you need it most. You can even use the Built-in GPS acquisition test mode to test the GPS functionality (up to 12 times over the life of the battery).
Typical performance of the
Aqualink is 35 hours, giving you a greater chance of being found. Comes with a multi-function belt clip - allowing for mounting on life vests, webbing and safety harness.
PLB and EPIRB
PLBs are personal locating beacons – they are pocket sized.
EPIRBs are emergency position indicating beacons – they must float to conform to regulations.
State and Territory Marine authorities regulations are now in force. All boats proceeding more than 2nms outside partially smooth waters,
are required to carry an EPIRB that meets the Australian/New Zealand Standard 4280.1 (deals specifically with EPIRBs).
EPIRBs are required to operate for a minimum of 48 hours, and float upright with antenna clear of the water, when deployed.
EPIRBs are designed to operate most effectively, when activated and deployed in the water. Please note that a PLB (see separately) does not conform, and will not be accepted by regulators, as satisfying the Standard 4280.1. PLBs can of course, be carried on vessels as
additional safety devices for personal use. This may be particularly helpful in man-overboard situations.
PLBs sold in Australia are required to meet AS/NZS 4280.2 and must operate for a minimum of 24 hours. They can be used on land, in the air, and on water. Although they are required to float, PLBs don’t have to confirm to EPIRB regulations. In a marine environment, a survivor would need to ensure the beacon antenna is supported clear of the water, so that it can operate effectively.
PLBs will not be accepted by the regulators as EPIRBs for the purpose of the emergency beacon regulations. The intent is that boats must be fitted with EPIRBs that meet
Part 1 of the Standard 4280. Owners and crews are encouraged however, to carry
PLBs in addition to the boat's
EPIRB, where conditions and activities may lead to man overboard situations.
Compatible Accessories
listed by type in alphabetic order