ACR Electronics ResQLink+ GPS Personal Locator Beacon
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The buoyant ACR Electronics ResQLink+ GPS personal locator beacon offers all the features of the ResQLink—plus it floats! It's ideal for boaters, anglers and anyone on or around the water.
Shop similar products- ResQLink+ 406 relays your position to a global network of Search and Rescue satellites when you're in trouble
- 406 MHz satellite signal and 121.5 MHz local homing signal help reduce search times and maximize your chances of survival
- 66-channel GPS fixes your location to within 100m; a satellite signal alerts Search and Rescue personnel while the local homing signal guides rescuers to your exact location
- Unique registered distress signal tells rescuers where and who you are
- Super bright LED strobe light helps rescuers get a visual fix and find you quickly
- Buoyant, compact design is carried easily in a pack or pocket and is waterproof down to 16 ft. for up to an hour and 33 ft. for up to 10 min.
- 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 up to 12 times over the life of the battery
- Once activated, the ACR Electronics ResQLink+ GPS personal locator beacon will continue to transmit for up to 30 hrs. in typical conditions
This personal locator beacon has been preprogrammed with the US country code. If your country of residence is outside the United States, you will need to have the beacon reprogrammed by a local dealer or service center, which may involve additional cost.
| Best Use | Watersports |
|---|---|
| GPS/Satellite Detectable | Yes |
| Activation | Manual |
| Location Accuracy | 100 meters |
| Water-Resistant Depth | 5 meters |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Batteries | Lithium (5 year replacement life) |
| Material(s) | Polycarbonate blend |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.9 x 1.6 inches |
| Weight | 5.4 ounces |
| Certification | FCC; COSPAS-SARSAT, Canada, RTTE |
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We saved ourselves, this got us found
A friend brought this device to Alaska on our recent kayaking trip. Unfortunately we had to use it as bad weather moved in and flipped my tandem kayak resulting in about 25 minutes of water time and moderate hypothermia. Despite several passing boats not seeing our group signaling from shore, the Coast Guard found us within a few hours from this beacon's signal and everyone survived. 100% recommend, won't be letting my friends/family go into the backcountry without one! One thing to note, YOU need to be prepared to survive for hours or days. These devices don't save you, just get you found.
One of those items you hope you don't have to use
Our boy scout troop has purchased three of these over the years. One of our leaders had his own and activated it after he took a fall and sustained some injuries including hitting his head. ACR contacted him after the accident and replaced the unit free of charge. We like this product because it is a one time purchase (no subscription required) and the battery lasts for five years or until you have to activate it for an emergency. It works even if it cannot get a satellite signal. We just replaced the one we had purchased five years ago, so we always have two beacons available for outings.
Insurance policy
The registration with NOAA was easy. Quick confirmation back from them. That said of course I have not had to use it. The unit test was very easy. I enjoy remote hikes and camping on my own out of cell range. However the real reason was I take my grandchildren on long road trips. I don't get too remote with them but far enough where they could be in a tough spot if something happened to me. So both my 13 and 9 year old got lessons in activating it. They understand the proper circumstances and I feel better knowing they can get help if ever it should be required
Seems good
I like to go on solo trips into the backcountry and the desert and needed a device in case of an emergency. The price is of course not cheap but not that bad if you annualized the cost of the device vs the cost of not having one when you did need it. No monthly fees too. My only complaint is that the antenna tends to pop out if you just toss the device into the pocket of a loose bag. Which may accidentally cause a false alert to SAR if something happens to press against the button. I suggest you to use a rubber band or put it into a 1 liter plastic bag.
Less than optimal performance
I used this on the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland. The ResQLink sent a single emergency message to the Sisimiut Police, without GPS coordinates. There were several other GPS enabled devices present and none of them had any problem getting coordinates. The Polar Route is 90 miles long and it took the helicopter nearly 5 hours of searching before we were finally located late in the afternoon. Had we not been on an established trail, it is unlikely we would have been found at all. I cannot say enough good things about the Sisimiut Rescue people. Less so for ARC. I asked ARC for an explanation 2 weeks ago, but have so far not had any response. So, the thing did work, after a fashion, but it was not what I had hoped for.
cheap insurance, peace of mind
I did a lot of research before buying, ACR was the only one I would choose. First of all it's completely water proof, it even floats! 5 year lithium battery. It has a test button To check for satellite reception. It's designed to work when you need it most. Free registration with NOAA. No annual fees. This PLB let's me go into remote areas without my family having to worry. ACR even has a survivor web site for real users who where rescued to tell their story. This is no toy.
The best PLB Out there
I recently was given this PLB for Christmas and recently I went to and urban direction finding course, where I got to direction find this PLB and the GPS coordinates led my team right to where the beacon was. If you ever do buy one of these please register the beacon with NOAA to help searcher find you faster. But if I were to ever be in an emergency situation in a wilderness area I will know that searchers will know exactly where I am and where to send help.
Peace of mind
So, I have one, I have carried it in my pack on solo trips. I've never activated it. I hope I never will. From all my research into PLBs I chose this one based on the expected performance if and when the button is pushed. Having never used it, here is what I do know. It is relatively light. I can put in in a pack pocket that is convenient should I fall with my pack on. I can put it in my pocket or in a fanny pack when I leave my pack behind. It is very easy to deploy the antenna and push the button that activates the device. The activate button is covered and it would be a billion in one chance it gets activated by accident. In 5 years when the battery is due for replacement, I can get it replaced and know my unit will be ready for 5 more years. And most important of all...For loved ones at home, they know I have a device that has been used by many flawlessly in their hour of need so should I need it, it has a very high likelihood of working. Peace of mind for those left behind.
One less thing to worry about.
I bought this from REI about 3 years ago because I do camping in very remote locations. I camp and hike a lot in Death Valley and am always 20-40 miles from a paved road. (Google: Four missing Germans in Death Valley) I always have lots of water, extra gas, and a Black Jack tire repair kit for my Jeep. Anyway I was in Death Valley last week going along Warm Springs road to the Geologist Cabin with my trusty GSD, when I noticed a blue truck that went off the side of the road approximately 150' down on a steep incline. I stopped and there was a young couple that were trying to dig their truck out, but I knew there was no way that was going to happen. They were there for two days, thank God it was cool out because they had poor survival skills, they didn't even see me coming or notice me until I yelled down the hill. I took them out and back to Shoshone so they could call for help. On my drive back I took my ACR, PLB off my roll bar and put it into my Columbia hiking vest pocket so I would have it on me. I am older, in good shape but still older. I was thinking if I went off the road in my little Jeep and was injured what would I do, If I didn't survive what would happen to my dog. Well now when the tires hit the dirt my ACR, PLB is on my person, I also added the Greatland Rescue Laser Flare ( To signal SAR when they arrive ). After doing much research I think the ACR is the best brand PLB that anyone could and should buy. My life is worth $300.00 even though my wife doesn't think so, LOL. Its just one less thing to worry about!
Not useful when you need it.
I activated this after a friends mountain biking crash just out of cell phone range. My friend was in bad shape and I thought it would better to stabilize him before moving him - so I hoped this would notify the local first responders. It didn't. After an hour of waiting - I got back into to cell phone service to call my local 911 - and they told me that they didn't get a distress signal. 3 hours later - I finally get a call from a local park ranger - who had told me they just got the call! Why on earth would it take them 3 hours to notify local first responders! I've tried emailing with the company - but no luck. Buy something else. I wasted money on this and am lucky I didn't need to depend on it more.