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ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon

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The ACR Electronics SARLink View 406 personal locator quickly summons help in an emergency—and it displays crucial data so you'll have the reassurance that it's working.

Screen displays a continuous stream of data when activated: confirmation that the beacon is working, exact GPS coordinates, battery power and correct deployment prompts
Optional non-emergency messaging allows you to send an "I'm OK" message along with your GPS coordinates to preselected email addresses (subscription required)
SARLink View 406 broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that tells rescuers where and who you are
66-channel GPS fixes your location within 100m; a satellite signal alerts Search and Rescue and a 121.5 MHz local homing signal guides rescuers to your exact location
In addition to the local homing signal, a super bright LED strobe light helps rescuers find you quickly
Light and small, SARLink View 406 is carried easily in a pocket
Fully functional self-test of the circuitry, battery power and 406 MHz transmission gives you peace of mind knowing your beacon will work when you need it
GPS acquisition test mode allows you to test the GPS functionality more than 60 times over the life of the battery
Once activated, beacon will continue to transmit for up to 35 hrs. in typical conditions
Built to withstand years of backcountry use, SARLink View 406 is waterproof at 16 ft. for up to an hour and 33 ft. for up to 10 min.
Includes a removable attachment clip

This Personal Locator Beacon should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger, and only as a last resort when all means of self-rescue have been exhausted.

COSPAS-SARSAT is an international satellite system that provides distress alert and location data to assist Search and Rescue operations. It detects and locates the signals of beacons operating on 406 Megahertz (MHz). The position of the distress and other related information is forwarded to the appropriate Search and Rescue point of contact through the COSPAS-SARSAT mission control center network. The goal of the system is to support all organizations in the world with responsibility for SAR operations, whether at sea, in the air or on land. The COSPAS-SARSAT system provides distress alert and location data to rescue coordination centers for 406 MHz beacons activated anywhere in the world.

This personal locator beacon has been pre-programmed with the US country code. If your country of residence is outside the Unites States, you will need to have the beacon reprogrammed by a local dealer or service center, which may involve additional cost.

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ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon Customer Reviews

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ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon

5.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (3)
Easy to use (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry (3)

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Jul

2011

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Extremely reliable emergency locator

By jamess

from Washinton State

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
River Trips
Winter Conditions

Comments about ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon:

I spend a lot of time solo in the back country of Washington, Idaho, and Montana and would not venture out without my Sarlink in my pack! I dabbled with the Spot "messengers" for a year and found them to be utterly useless, unreliable, and expensive. The Sarlink Vue, on the other hand, is easy to use and it works each and every time I've tested its functions linking to the high and low satellites to send a position report. I chose the "vue" model because its firmware allows 60 GPS tests in the five year period compared to a lower number for the non vue model. I also subscribed to 406 link which for a very nominal fee allows me to attach personal messages to my test message and send it to a selected list of people who have my back when out venturing. While I checked Avid Adventurer I am a professional Swift Water Rescue Technician and these things have their place on the water although I would buy the floating model for that purpose. I'm eagerly awaiting ACR's new ResQ link which looks to be half the size and weight of the Sarlink with all of the same functions.

Dec

2010

(10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

life saving device does save lives

By zylerman

from Modesto, CA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy Setup
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Climbing
Day Trips
River
Winter Camping

Comments about ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon:

in a life threatening situation the ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon by ACR did exactly what it was suposed to do, it called for help and potently saved two lives. the price is so worth it if it saves your life.

Oct

2010

(7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

PLB

By PA Pilot

from Stewartstown, PA

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Use
Lightweight
NO annual fees

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Flying SAR basic equip

Comments about ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon:

This, like my other ACR products, is well engineered and a "required" piece of gear in my personal survival bag. I fly all over Pennsylvania and it goes with me along me. The Cessna I fly still has a 121.5 ELT, so this 406 MHz PLB just makes commonsense. [...] You only need to use this during an emergency. Press the button and SAR is still notified! One a bit more up front, but you get the same basic result..... a RESCUE!

Nov

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 PLB

By Bolus Flu

from Ellicott City, MD

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Somewhat heavy

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon:

A PLB is something you never want to have to actually use and so far I've been lucky. In my opinion (after a lot of research) the ACR is the best of the PLB's. I'm an avid backpacker. I go away at least once a month into mountainous remote wilderness areas beyond cell service and my wife has been concerned about me. I opted for the ACR subscription service that will allow me to send an "I'm OK" message via satellite each night so she knows all is well. It's a preset message, so I can't get chatty, but she gets the important info. If something really happens to me, then the PLB gives Search and Rescue personnel all the info they need to find me and since it must, by law, be registered with the Feds, they will know that it's me as soon as they receive a distress signal from me.

I really like this unit. I would be delighted if it was a bit lighter - I'm leaning toward ultra-light backpacking - but I believe the peace of mind for my wife and my improved chances of survival should major accident occur makes it worth the weight and the expense. It is a pricey unit, but how much is life worth ...