13 best personal location beacons

Product description

Small but resilient, the ResQLink 400 has been professionally engineered and tested to ensure it can withstand even the harshest elements. This buoyant Personal Locator Beacon requires no subscription for use and can be utilized to enhance your safety in a wide variety of environments. Whether on land, at sea, or in the air, trust that the ResQLink’s satellite precision and military durability, puts rescue in the palm of your hands. With three levels of integrated signal technology – GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability – the ResQLink 400 quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. Additionally, a built-in strobe and infrared strobe facilitate nighttime, or other low visibility rescues. Wherever your adventure takes you, whether it’s a trip to the highest mountain peaks, the most undiscovered terrain, or the vastest of oceans, rest assured that the ResQLink 400 always activates easily. Simply deploy the antenna, press the ON button, and the beacon will do the rest for you by effortlessly guiding rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position. Due to innovative design elements, multi-function clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wear-ability options that address a variety of usage applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink 400 on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.

• No Subscription Required
• 406 MHz Emergency Distress Signal / Homing signal
• LED Strobe and Infrared Strobe
• Global Coverage / Cospas-Sarsat / MEOSAR
• GPS and Galileo GNSS

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it really use AAA batteries
Answer:	Hello, XL should be more suitable.
Question:	Once activated how long will it transmit before the battery runs dead
Answer:	It’s stretchy material so you shouldn’t have a issue it fits pretty nicely
Question:	How do you know when the batteries will expire; is the unit marked with an expiration date
Answer:	Last year on a two week trip to French Polynesia, I wore the two long sleeved shirts nearly everyday for outside activities. The shirts were very comfortable and functional with their sun screen properties. Wuite satisfies with the wear and tear and if the were smelly, I didn't notice and my friends and family either didn't notice a smell or were to tactful to bring it up. Give it a shot you are on vacation.
Question:	does this require a monthly or yearly subscription
Answer:	sorry, I live in arizona and its not humid! but, it's hot. I got these to wear in the pool for aerobics.

Product features

Features and Benefits

• No Subscription Required
• GPS and Galileo GNSS
• Built-In Buoyancy
• Strobe and Infrared Strobe
• Global Coverage
• MEOSAR Compatible
• Small and lightweight
• 5 year battery life
• 24+ hours Operational Life**
• Multi-function Clip System Included

Three Levels of Integrated Signal Technology

With three levels of integrated signal technology – GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability – the ResQLink 400 quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. Additionally, a built-in strobe and infrared strobe facilitate nighttime, or other low visibility rescues.

What's in the box?

Due to innovative design elements, multi-function clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wear-ability options that address a variety of usage applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink 400 on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.

Perfect for Low Visibility Weather

It comes with a built-in strobe and infrared strobe to facilitate nighttime or other low visibility rescues.

Follow Your Own Path

Designed to work world-wide no matter what your adventure looks like!

• Fishing / Boating
• Hiking / Camping
• 4x4 / ATV / RV
• Hunting / Flying
• Skiing / Snowmobiling
• The sky is the limit

Product description

Wherever you are, at sea, on land, the rescueME PLB1 provides the reassurance that global emergency services can be alerted by the press of a button. The rescueMe PLB1 can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use. The rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognized worldwide dedicated search and rescue satellite network (operated by Cospas Sarsat). As this is funded by governments there are NO CHARGES to use this service. When activated the rescueME PLB1 transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to your are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location to assist prompt rescue. The rescueME PLB1 is provided with a flotation pouch to fit the PLB into to enable it to float. Please note that the PLB will not float in an operating position in the pouch. Please ensure the PLB is firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard, using suitable self locking knots.

• 7 Year Battery Life / 7 year warranty
• 24+ hour operational life
• Free to use, no subscription charges / Supplied with free flotation pouch
• High brightness strobe light >1 candela
• 66 channel GPS receiver / Unique mounting clip

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the range
Answer:	They give you a real phone number with the area code where you live.
Question:	Once activated, is there any type of confirmation that your signal has been received
Answer:
Question:	how difficult would it be to accidentally activate this device
Answer:
Question:	will it work from inside a car or rv
Answer:

• No Subscription Required
• 406 MHz Emergency Distress Signal with Homing Signal
• GPS and Galileo GNSS / Cospas-Sarsat / MEOSAR
• Global Coverage
• LED Strobe and Infrared Strobe

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the battery life? How much to replace it
Answer:	Battery is 5 years. For battery replacement please contact one of our battery replacement centers and they will give you a quote.
Question:	How do you charge it
Answer:	These units don't need charge. They will last for 5 years if never used. If you do use them we will replace it for free once you submit your survivor story.
Question:	Does this product work in the Bahamas? World wide
Answer:	Yes. It will work world wide.
Question:	Does it come with a case
Answer:	Hi there! No case. This unit comes with a clip system that you can use to attach the PLB and different locations.

Product features

Features and Benefits

• No Subscription Required
• Built-in Digital Display
• GPS and Galileo GNSS
• Built-In Buoyancy
• Strobe and Infrared Strobe
• Global Coverage
• MEOSAR Compatible
• 5 year battery life
• 24+ hours Operational Life**
• Multi-function Clip System Included

What's in the box?

Due to innovative design elements, multi-function clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wear-ability options that address a variety of usage applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink View on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.

Follow Your Own Path

Designed to work world-wide no matter what your adventure looks like!

• Fishing / Boating
• Hiking / Camping
• 4x4 / ATV / RV
• Hunting / Flying
• Skiing / Snowmobiling
• The sky is the limit

Product description

Garmin inReach Mini GPS Satellite Communicator People who forge their own path need a reliable traveling companion. Meet Garmin’s inReach Mini, a compact, lightweight satellite communicator with GPS. When you go off-the-grid, inReach Mini is your go-to device for maintaining contact anywhere on the planet. This pocket-sized marvel allows you to send and receive text messages, track and share your journey and, if necessary, trigger an SOS alert to contact the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team. No matter where you go, inReach connectivity lets your family and friends stay in touch. Ideal for all athletic training, camping and anytime you want to ensure you won’t be cut off from the rest of the world. Features: Small, rugged, lightweight pocket communicator enables two-way text messaging with 100% global Iridium* satellite coverage (satellite subscription required) Stay safe with the interactive SOS trigger to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center (satellite subscription required) Keep in touch by sending and receiving inReach messages through compatible Garmin devices, including connected wearables and handhelds You’ll never be lost with location tracking and sharing; let your family and friends know exactly where you are Pairs with your mobile device for access to downloadable maps, U.S. NOAA charts, color aerial imagery and more using the free Earthmate app with compatible devices Check the weather with the optional inReach weather forecast service that provides detailed updates directly to your inReach Mini or paired device2; basic and premium weather packages av

• Small, rugged, lightweight satellite communicator enables 2 way text messaging using the 100 percentage global Iridium network (satellite subscription required)
• Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center (satellite subscription required)
• Access downloadable maps, U.S. NOAA charts, color aerial imagery and more by using the free Garmin Earthmate app and compatible devices
• Optional inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your inReach Mini or paired device, basic and premium weather packages available
• Send and receive inReach messages through compatible Garmin devices, including connected wearables and handhelds.Display resolution:128 x 128 pixels
• NOTICE: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the phone you are sending a message to need a special app to receive it? Also, has anyone tried this in the Adirondack Mountains
Answer:	All inReach devices have the ability to send a message to someone's email or SMS number. The recipient does not need a special app, just the ability to receive the message and reply. While I have not hiked in the Adirondack Mountains, I know that we have beta testers in that area and can report lots of successful trips in the White Mountains of NH and the mountains of Maine.
Question:	How do you send messages? Is there a keyboard
Answer:	The inReach Mini doesn't have a virtual keyboard like the inReach Explorer+ but it does have a vertical scrolling list of letters, numbers, and symbols. This is similar to the interface you see on a Garmin wearable like the Fenix and it lets you send a custom message to one of your contacts or reply to an incoming message. You can also select and send one of your Quick Text replies that you modified before leaving on your trip. Selecting the Quick Text "Got your message, will reply when I get to camp." will save you the time to type a message and still let people know you heard from them. There are also Preset messages that are created ahead of time with specific text and specific recipients. Send "I'm checking in, everything is okay!" to your list of friends and family that are following along. Last option, the inReach Mini pairs via Bluetooth with the Earthmate app on your smartphone to let you use the touchscreen keyboard on that device, just like you do with your other texting apps. This is a good option if the weather is nice enough to take your phone out.
Question:	How much is the subscription fee to send & receive messages
Answer:	Depends on the service, the cheaper plan is $11.95 month for an anual contract or $14.95 / month for the "freedom plan" which you can suspend when you don't use it (for example during winter), although for the freedom plans you will need to pay $25.95 per year to keep the service active. For all intended purposes is like a cellphone plan pre paid or annual contract. More details: https://explore.garmin.com/en-US/inreach/
Question:	What is the tracking points on the monthly plan? Can they be turned off? Also what is the location pings
Answer:	There can be same confusion to the terms used to describe features on the InReach. I will try to define each and show its relevance... LOG INTERVAL: This is an internal feature of the InReach that records where you are at repeating intervals of time. You can set the interval. This log is your record of the journey. On the Explorer+ with its internal map these log points will be used to connect a line showing your locations over time as you travel. There is no cost for Log points. TRACKING POINTS: These are a unique and separate set of location recordings that are SENT via satellite and displayed on your MapShare site to let friends and family watch your progress. Since they are transmitted from your InReach in the backcountry via the Iridium satellites they cost you. The subscription plans have options that offer no included tracking points on the lowest cost plan (so you pay 10 cents for each one sent) to unlimited tracking points included with higher priced plans. LOCATION PINGS: A family member ot friend to whom you have given the password for your MapPage site will see a map. If you do not have tracking turned on they can locate your current position by clicking on a LOCATE button. This sends a signal via satellite to your InReach which respons with your location info. It is then displayed on the MapShare map. These location requests cost each time. They are included or not depending on the plan level you are using. WEYPOINTS: These are specific locations that you use to plan a hike. They are not related to your current location but where you would like to be in the future. They are created by you at home on your computer at your unique setup and planning site. So before your trip you create and save a series of weypoints or places that you wish to visit as you travel. Many people will set weypoints for important locations along there expected hike, Such as cross-trail locations, vista overlooks, and resupply locations or overnight huts. Once created they are saved on the Garmin server in your account. When you sync your InReach they are passed and stored within your InReach so they are available off-grid. Weypoints can also be added from the backcountry while hiking. They are available for your navigation on the InReach Explorer+ or on the EarthMate app on your phone connected to any InReach. Newly created weypoints from the trail will automatically be sent FREE to your Garmin account and show on your MapShare site. There is no cost to create and use weypoints. ROUTES: Like weypoints, you may create routes at home from your setup and planning site. On a computer you use a map to define the exact route you wish to follow by clicking on various locations along your intended hike. The system will connect these locations with a line which it calls a route. These routes may be named and saved in your account. Routes may include predefined weypoints but it is not necessary. Routes are synced to your InReach device. They are free. MESSAGES: These are ether text (SMS) or email messages created by you on your trip and sent to anyone. These messages are limited to 160 characters which includes the addresses. Unlike most other satellite message devices, the InReach will also let you receive both text and email messages from anyone. There is a cost for each message sent or received because it uses the Iridium satellites. InReach subscription plans allow a minimum of 10 to an unlimited number of messages each month depending on the plan you choose. So you can control costs, Garmin gives you the ability to limit those who can send you a message by a password to your MapShare site. Any message you send allows for a reply. SOS: This is a special button that you press in a true emergency. It sends your exact location to GEOS, a search and rescue control service. That alone will send help to you. If you are able, GEOS will converse via FREE messages to help your rescue. I hope these definitions help.

Product features

Fit Global Connectivity Into Your Palm

inReach Mini is your go-to connection for maintaining off-the-grid contact. It’s our palm-sized satellite communicator for adventures where size and weight matter. inReach Mini lets you send and receive text messages, track and share your journey and, if necessary, trigger an SOS alert to contact the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team. With inReach connectivity, your family and friends will know they can stay in touch globally.

Pair with Garmin Pilot

In the aviation world, inReach Mini becomes a valuable air communications link. When paired via Bluetooth to a compatible tablet or smartphone running the Garmin Pilot app, your inReach Mini makes it easy to send and receive text messages while in the cockpit — even from areas without cellular reception. The app pulls in your smart device’s contact lists, so access is simple and seamless. And since your inReach Mini is also a handheld GPS, Garmin Pilot can leverage its rock-solid position source to drive a georeferenced aircraft position symbol on your tablet’s moving map display. Also, for your followers on the ground, inReach Mini can provide tracking of your flight, using the web-based MapShare page created for your inReach account. You can also link via Facebook or Twitter.

Additional Aviation Services

Your inReach Mini is also a supported device for the Lockheed Martin Flight Services (LMFS) Adverse Condition Alerting Service (ACAS), Surveillance-Enhanced Search and Rescue (SE-SAR) and Enhanced Special Reporting Services (eSRS). If you register for ACAS information, alerts provided via LMFS prompt you to call for an abbreviated briefing to address any specific adverse condition situation that might affect your flight-planned routing. Likewise, automatic monitoring provided by the SE-SAR service enables the system to identify potential flight emergency situations and/or signals to promptly initiate search and rescue procedures for your aircraft.

Includes Unlimited Cloud Storage and Trip Planning

Every inReach device comes with free access to the cloud-powered Garmin Explore website to plan your trips with routes and waypoints, create preset messages and quick texts, sync and manage your device settings, update your firmware, link your social media accounts, store all your location tracking data and much more.

Travel Lighter, Communicate Smarter

Measuring just under 4” tall by 2” wide and weighing a mere 4.23 oz, inReach Mini is fit for exterior pack pockets or accessory loops. It connects for messaging via the global Iridium satellite network. You don’t have to worry about being within range of a cell tower or encountering spotty coverage. Your inReach Mini works anywhere.

Who will answer your SOS? GEOS will

GEOS is a world leader in emergency response solutions and monitoring. They’ve supported rescues in more than 140 countries, saving many lives in the process. And they’re standing by 24/7 to respond to your SOS, track your device and notify the proper contacts and emergency responders in your area. Once you’ve triggered a distress signal, you can expect a delivery confirmation that help is on the way and be continually updated on the status of your response team.

Multiple Ways to Connect

Wireless unit-to-unit connectivity lets you remotely control inReach Mini to send and receive messages using compatible Garmin handhelds, wearables or other mobile devices (See Garmin/ble for compatibility). GPS-based location tracking lets you share your whereabouts with those at home or out in the field. You can also post your adventures on social media. For basic navigation, there’s an electronic compass that shows bearing and distance along a route or to a waypoint.

Pair with Your Mobile Device

For even more capability and convenience, the free Earthmate app syncs your inReach handheld via Bluetooth wireless technology with your compatible Apple or Android device so you can access unlimited maps, aerial imagery and U.S. NOAA charts. Plus, Earthmate allows you to conveniently use all of the inReach features on your paired mobile device. For easier messaging, you can also access your phone’s contact list from the Earthmate app to connect with fewer keystrokes.

Get Weather on the Go

The optional inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your inReach Mini or compatible device paired with the Earthmate app, so you’ll know what conditions to expect en route. Basic and premium weather packages are offered. And you can request weather forecasts for your current location or any other waypoint or destination on your itinerary.

Rugged, Robust inReach

Tough, durable, impact resistant (MIL-STD-810F) and water-rated to IPX7, inReach Mini is built to keep you up and running. It includes an internal, rechargeable lithium battery for up to 50 hours’ use at the default 10-minute tracking mode and up to 20 days in power saving mode. Battery life may vary, depending on settings. Recharge via the microUSB power cable or optional in-vehicle 12-V charger.

• 406 MHz Distress Signal - Sent Directly to Search and Rescue Authorities Worldwide
• 66 Channel GPS Receiver Pin-points your location
• 121.5 MHz Homing Signal - Allows Search and Rescue to zero in on your location as they get close to your location.
• LED Strobe Light
• No Subscription Fees Required - PLBs work on Government Search and Rescue Satellites so no annoying monthly or annual fees.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there a version for registration outside usa? (more specifically, brazil
Answer:	Hello, unlike most satellite enabled notification devices, the ACR ResQLink 400 PLB requires no monthly or annual subscription, making it one of the most cost effective GPS enabled emergency beacons available for long term use. Thank you
Question:	What is the cost for battery replacement (after 7 years)? Do all distributors replace for free if used in actual emergency
Answer:	Well roaming eats up minutes in itself. I use it for GPS tracker. This brand is compatible with alot of devices if the device is not locked.
Question:	I plan to use it in taiwan (national code 416). is it possible to pre-set artex plb with 416 code
Answer:	This plan will not work in Panama.
Question:	I noticed that it said that it was non chargeable is there a place i can go to replace the battery
Answer:	You got to go on the mane website to do it or you can call and have it canceled

Product features

World Wide Range

No matter where you go the ARTEX PLB will work. Units purchased in the US can be registered with NOAA and in case you are in an emergency overseas NOAA will notify your local SAR agency of the distress signal.

How It Works?

When activated, the ARTEX PLB transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to you are promptly notified of your emergency and initiate the Search & Rescue process.

What else comes with it?

The ARTEX PLB features a unique mounting clip and a flotation pouch: The PLB can be firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard to enable it to float. These materials are proved and tested to endure all types of environments.

Smaller than your hand!

The Artex PLB 8110 is small and convenient. 2.1 (L) x 1.3 (W) x 3.0 (H) inches (51 x 32.5 x 77 mm)

Weight: 4.09 oz (116 g)

Battery is good for 7 years and operating for 24 hours.

Operation: 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky

Waterproof: 15 m at 20°C

Product description

goTenna Mesh gives you 100% off-grid text and GPS on your phone and introduces revolutionary mesh networking. Relay messages through other devices to get to recipients out of point-to-point range! Great for groups enjoying outdoor activities, travel, crowded events & preparing for emergencies.

• Notice: any products sold by a third-party are not from the manufacturer and cannot be confirmed as holding up-to-date firmware. Protect your purchase and buy from TRUSTED and authorized sellers only. And goTenna.
• SMART DEVICE: goTenna Mesh pairs to your phone and enables it to privately relay texts and GPS locations between other goTenna devices, up to 4 miles in range.
• INDEPENDENT And FREE: You don’t need phone service, routers, towers or satellites to use goTenna. Power your own network, whenever and wherever you need it.
• Secure encryption- no Central data-store so your private chats are end-to-end encrypted. Cell phone/Wi-Fi coverage is required in the initial set up and app download.
• Chat, text and GPS: our super-smart mesh protocol powers private 1-to-1, group chats or PUBLIC emergency broadcasts to all nearby users. Plus, the free goTenna app includes detailed offline maps for any region in the world.
• The perfect off-grid tool: Gotenna mesh is great for hiking in areas where cell service is unreliable, avoiding costly data plans while traveling internationally, and staying connected in emergency situations when cell service is down.
• The Gotenna mesh works with our basic no-fee plan, or advanced maps with our paid annual plan.
• ANDROID And IOS READY: Compatible with iOS or Android devices. Sold in pairs. Charging cables included.

User questions & answers

Question:	are the goTenna Mesh devices compatible with the original goTennas
Answer:	Hi, This is made in China. Thanks
Question:	Curious, im traveling with friends on a cruise ship where there is no coverage, do you think this would work on a large cruise ship ? range
Answer:	Its very roomy so I would assume so.
Question:	are the encryption protocols open source, or propriatary with back door access
Answer:	I could only get a five year old in it.
Question:	So can u only text people connected to the gotenna or can u get outside the connected phones
Answer:	They could help you keep warmer, but if you just wear these, they can't be in sub zero temperatures.

Product description

SPOT Gen3 gives you a critical, life-saving line of communication when you travel beyond the boundaries of cell Service. The latest generation of award-winning SPOT devices, SPOT Gen3 lets family and friends know you're okay, or if the worst should happen, sends emergency responders your GPS location - all with the push of a button. Add this rugged, pocket-sized device to your essential gear and stay connected wherever you roam. Long live adventure. Service agreement required.

• S. O. S. - in an emergency, send an S. O. S. With your GPS location to geos, who facilitates search and rescue
• Check in - let contacts know where you are and that you're okay with a pre-programmed message
• Help/spot S. O. V. - request help from your friends and family at your GPS location. OR, ask for help from professional assistance organizations
• Custom message- let contacts know where you are by sending a pre-programmed message with your GPS location
• Track- automatically send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using google maps
• Service agreement required.

User questions & answers

Question:	how does this gadget let use text around the globe and where is the bill chargeable
Answer:	No Smart Phone Required... just a quiet room and Good hearing.
Question:	Does the SPOT Gen3 come with the first year Basic subscription($150 first year cost)or is that an additional cost(150unit+150sub=$300 first year cost
Answer:	No ,it is use battery ,but RF batteries are not come with , you need another buy 2 pc 1.5V AAA batteries ,available at the 99 cents store .
Question:	What is the term of the Basic Tracking Service Plan included with SPOT Gen3? Is it one full year from date of activation or shorter or longer term
Answer:	This is hard to answer.It is easy to hear in the same room , but if in the other room I feel like I'm playing cold, warm, hot ...After all, everyone’s hearing ability is different.
Question:	How many days do the lithium batteries last when using 10min tracking .. roughly
Answer:	no idea, email the company who sold you the product through amazon. they should know something. a

Product description

A personal location beacon (PLB) is a personal safety device designed to alert search and rescue services and allow them to quickly locate you in the event of an emergency, on land or sea.

• 406/121.5MHz plb
• Easy to operate
• No subscription needed
• High brightness LED SOS light
• Minimum 24hr continuous operation

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there any service fee or any monthly cost
Answer:	There are no monthly fees, you just need to register the device. It is strictly for rescue only--not like some beacons that allow you to send out an I'm OK ping. The battery is supposed to last 6 years.
Question:	How easy would it be to accidentally activate the beacon, thanks
Answer:	Not very easy. You have to deliberately remove the top first. I have never had a problem in two years. I carry it in my backpack.
Question:	how do you make sure the battery doesn’t die while you’re out on a hike
Answer:	Do the test function outlined in the owners manual.
Question:	It is a one time use? If yes, then after using what do you do with it? Send it back to manufacture or just throw it in the garbage
Answer:	I believe you would send it back to the manufacturer for a battery replacement. This service is recommended after about 5 years anyway to ensure you have good batteries. Then it can be used an additional 5 years before it is retired. Hopefully, if you ever need to use the device to summon a rescue, you won't be worried about the cost of a battery replacement.
Question:	What is the range
Answer:	It works wold wide in any location as it communicates with the satellite. However once it's activated it will be transmitting signal for 24 hours. If you are in a distant location that search and rescue needs more than 24 hours to find you then we recommend getting any of our EPIRBs, GlobalFix V4, Pro, or iPro. They last from 48 to 65 hours.
Question:	Once activated, is there any type of confirmation that your signal has been received
Answer:	The unit will keep blinking while the signal is been transmitted. There is no return confirmation only sending out. However, you are able to test the unit before going out on a trip by performing a self-test.
Question:	how difficult would it be to accidentally activate this device
Answer:	I'd say fairly difficult. That yellow flap on the front protects the activation mechanism and the spring is fairly robust.
Question:	will it work from inside a car or rv
Answer:	Yes. It is a radio frequency- sat freq. may not work inside a cave, deep and narrow canyon, or below a multi-level parking garage.

Product description

You may venture off the grid, but you’re never out of reach as long as you’re carrying an inReach SE+ or inReach Explorer+. These handheld satellite communicators are designed for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to roam farther and experience more without compromising their loved ones‘ peace of mind. From backcountry experiences to international adventures, inReach provides communication, location sharing, navigation and critical SOS functions for anyone who loves getting away from it all, on land, water or in the skies.

• 100 percent global Iridium satellite coverage enables two way text messaging from anywhere (satellite subscription required)
• Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
• Track and share your location with family and friends. Water rating : IPX7. Battery : Rechargeable internal lithium ion
• Pair with mobile devices using the free earthmate app for access to downloadable maps, U.S. NOAA charts, color aerial imagery and more
• In reach explorer+ device adds preloaded Delorme topo maps with onscreen GPS routing plus built in digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this device be used as a gps without an active satellite subscription
Answer:	Yes it can. Without a subscription the inReach Explorer+ has a 24k scale topo map of North America built-in and the ability to navigate using its compass, barometric altimiter, and accelerometer. But why would you pay $450 for these features when Garmin and other companies give them to you for much less in other devices. The significant reason to buy the inReach is its satillite communication features, including GEOS Search and Rescue response. Please note, if you don't have an active subscription you CAN'T TURN IN ON from the trail. If you get into an emergency situation you won't have satellite access. Therefor you can't get an SOS through. You can't send an email to DeLorme (now Garmin) to turn it on. You're isolated from the outside world even though the device has the features you need. Without the active subscription they won't work. Because of this, I choose to subscribe to the ANNUAL plan which is always active. The cheapest version is under $15 / month including taxes. That way I'm always assured of communications even if I break down on the Interstate outside of cell phone range. Their other FREEDOM plan is a bit more expensive but allowes you to turn the subscription on or off on a monthly basis. This seems like a great option if you only hike during the Summer months. But don't look to it when you slide off the road in January and you have no active service.
Question:	Does it cost when you receive messages or is it included in the plan
Answer:	You are charged for messages sent and also messages received. You also pay for tracking points (your location) sent to your online map for friends to follow you. What you are charged depends on the level of service you choose and the subscription plan you have. The basic SAFETY level at $11.95 (Annual Contract plan) or $14.95 (Freedom plan - no contract) each month. It gets you 10 messages and no tracking points. Additional messages are $0.50 each. Tracking points are $0.10 each. The RECREATION level has unlimited messages and tracking points and costs $49.95 or $64.95 each month depending on your plan.
Question:	I'm trying to figure out the satellite subscription. does it include any search & rescue insurance? find me spot does, but i don't like their device
Answer:	Yes, a subscription to GEOS (the same search and rescue service offered with a SPOT) is included with the monthly fee.
Question:	If the Iridium service is suspended, does this device become a paperweight like the Explorer, locking you out of the gps, tracks, msg history, etc
Answer:	Iridium is used for two functions, messaging and track updates to your MapShare page. The GPS features are self contained, like other Garmin units. So without the satellites you still have your exact location on a 24k scale map, digital compass, track log on the InReach for easy return via the same route, pre-loaded waypoints and routes for navigation, and the ability to connect to a Smarphone where you may have pre-downloaded additional maps, such as color satellite views. What you lose if satellites are down (which they never are) is connectivity with the outside world through messages and track reporting to your MapShare site. Think of it this way. If you had a GPS app on your phone and the cell service went down you still could see where you are on your app but you couldn't text home.

Product features

Garmin inReach Explorer+

Handheld Satellite Communicator with Maps and Sensors

Explore Anywhere. Communicate Everywhere.

Using the worldwide coverage of the Iridium satellite network, these go-anywhere portable devices let you exchange text messages with any cell phone number or email address anywhere – while using GPS to track and share your journey’s progress.

In case of an at-risk situation, you can also use inReach to trigger an SOS to the 24/7 monitoring center, text back and forth about the nature of your emergency, and receive confirmation when help is on the way.

Track and Share Your Whereabouts

Turn on the tracking function of your inReach SE+ or Explorer+ communicator, and let family and friends follow your progress on their computers or mobile devices, using the web-based MapShare portal. The inReach device will send waypoints at preselected time intervals, so followers can track your whereabouts online. You can also invite your crew back home to use MapShare to ping your inReach unit and see your GPS location, track your movements and exchange messages during your trip. You can even embed your MapShare page on a blog, website or social media.

Get Weather Wherever

The optional inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your inReach device, compatible smartphone or tablet paired with the Earthmate app, so you’ll know what conditions to expect en route. Basic and premium weather packages are offered. And you can request weather forecasts for your current location or any other waypoint or destination on your itinerary.

Who Will Answer Your SOS? GEOS Will.

GEOS is the world leader in emergency response solutions and monitoring. They’ve supported rescues in more than 140 countries, saving many lives in the process. And they’re standing by 24/7/365 to respond to your SOS, track your device and notify the proper contacts and emergency responders in your area. Then, while help is on the way, GEOS will continue to text back and forth with you, providing updates and critical information until your situation is resolved.

Pair with Your Mobile Device

For even more capability and convenience, the free Earthmate app syncs your inReach handheld via Bluetooth with your compatible Apple or Android device so you can access unlimited maps, aerial imagery and U.S. NOAA charts. Plus, Earthmate allows you to conveniently use all of the inReach features on your paired mobile device. For easier messaging, you can also sync your inReach device with your phone’s contact list to reach anyone, anywhere – with fewer keystrokes.

Product description

Drastically increase your probability of survival at sea with the multiple built-in redundancies of the GlobalFIX V4 marine distress EPIRB. Upon activation, the GlobalFIX V4’s robust internal GPS accurately fixes your exact location. Your coordinates are then broadcast via a powerful 406 MHz distress signal to Search and Rescue forces worldwide. In the absence of GPS data, orbiting Cospas-Sarsat satellites can accurately triangulate your position using the 406 MHz signal alone. A 121.5 MHz homing signal further guides searchers to your exact position.

The GlobalFIX V4 is a full-featured EPIRB loaded with high-efficiency electronics for performance you can count on, including an internal 66 channel GPS for faster acquisition from a cold start. A protective keypad cover helps prevent false activation, and the all-new, user-replaceable battery pack has a 10-year replacement interval — reducing the overall ownership cost and making replacement a breeze.

Registering your EPIRB is mandatory 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.

Please note that this EPIRB must be registered in same country as the MMSI registered to your vessel. For US registered vessels, please choose our “Programmed for US” listing. For registration outside the US, please chose our ‘Programmed for Rest of World’ listing and advise us of your required country of registration after purchase so we can program the device for you.

• Drastically increase your probability of survival at sea with the multiple built-in redundancies of the GlobalFIX marine distress EPIRB.
• This EPIRB is pre-programmed for registration with the US country code and must be registered to a vessel with a US MMSI number.
• If you require registration outside of the US, please purchase our alternative listing for ‘Programmed for Rest of World'. We include at no charge a reprogramming service on this alternative listing for the country of your choice.
• Registering your EPIRB is mandatory 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 & emergency contact details.
• This EPIRB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.

User questions & answers

Question:	Where can i get the plastic lock for the slide i broke mine how no clue
Answer:	You can exchange messages and share location data with other goTenna Mesh users. When using goTenna Plus, you can send a message via SMS relay. That message can be received by anyone who can receive SMS texts.
Question:	It is possible to buy only the box without epirb? (i need yhe box cause mine broke
Answer:	Hi there, By regulation this unit is only sold with built-in lithium battery. Once the battery expires you will need to send it in to a battery replacement center. Batteries are good for 5 years if never used. Thank you, ACR
Question:	Is the Eprib for 2017 and come with a mounting case
Answer:	It will transmit for 24 hrs after activation.
Question:	What is the manufacture date of the units you are now selling? The battery has a 10 year life, but it starts on the date of manufacture
Answer:	Yes, they are. There is a sticker on the back with the battery expiration date which is 5 years from the manufacture date which is also stated on the unit.

Product description

The McMurdo FastFind Ranger Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a rugged, handheld, and waterproof (non-buoyant) GPS-enabled rescue beacon which is small enough to be easily carried in a back-pack or pocket. Upon initiation of a distress call, the Fast Find Ranger's built-in GPS will fix your position to within a few meters and then utilizes a powerful 406 MHz signal to relay your distress call to orbiting satellites. The Fast Find Ranger is subscription-free and does not rely on commercial call centres, meaning your request for help is received directly by Search and Rescue authorities. When triggered, the Fast Find Ranger broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are, but who you are. This is typically within 5 minutes, but can be up to 45 minutes depending on satellite coverage. The Fast Find Ranger features a 121.5 MHz secondary homing transmitter which means that once Search and Rescue teams have been deployed, they are able to home in on your exact location. The unit also features a flashing SOS light which can be used to attract attention. The Fast Find Ranger's lithium power cell offers a minimum 24hr continuous operation and a 6-year battery storage life. Performing a full functional self-test of the PLB's internal circuitry, battery voltage & power and 406 MHz transmission gives you the peace of mind knowing your PLB will work the moment you need it the most. Should you wish to register your device in the US, please choose our ‘Programmed for US Registration’ listing. For registration outside the US please choose our ‘Programmed for Rest of World’ listing and advise us of your required country of registration after purchase so we can program the device for you. Please note that some countries, such as Spain and Germany, do not allow PLB registration unless registered to a vessel. Users in these countries without a vessel can register their devices in the US if required.

• This PLB includes a free reprogramming service which will enable you to register the device in the country of your choice. Should you wish to register the device in the US please purchase our separate listing, ‘McMurdo Fast Find Ranger PLB - Programmed for US Registration’.
• Please note that some countries, such as Belgium, Spain and Germany, may not allow PLB registration but devices can be registered in the US and used anywhere in the world
• Registering your Personal Locator Beacon is required by law 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.
• PLBs have been proven, tried and tested in some of the world's most remote locations and treacherous conditions. Even in extreme conditions and situations, the McMurdo Fast Find Ranger PLB activates easily. Just deploy the antenna, pull the anti-tamper seal and press the ON button.
• This PLB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.

User questions & answers

Question:	If I register this device in the US, and then go overseas with it, will it work in other countries
Answer:	This worked great for me and my wife on the Allure of the Seas! We set up one in our room as a relay and each kept one in our pockets. We could text wherever, and we even bounced messages through 2 nodes once - meaning someone else on the ship was also using them. 10/10 recommend for cruises.
Question:	How is this different from the fastfind
Answer:	Not sure

• USA and WORLDWIDE COVERAGE through iOS/ANDROID APP - track PRECISE location of cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, jet skis, ATVs, RVs, trailers, vehicles, teens, spouses, children, kids, elderly, patients, pets, dogs, cats, equipment, tools, business assets, fleets, and for any situation. Connect Tracker to GeoZilla iOS/Android Tracker App to find your loved ones and valuables at any distance, anywhere - even indoors, even in Australia!
• CUSTOM ALERTS | SOS BUTTON | GEO-FENCE ZONES - Create your custom departure and arrival notifications to-and-from home, school, or other locations. SOS Button - With a press of a button, the location is broadcast via app notification, email or text. GEO-Fence Zones - Set up geo-fences with custom alerts when GeoZilla Tracker enter or exit the areas that you define.
• RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - up to 5 days on a full charge with 60sec location updates. Using battery save mode technology when not tracking or in-use.
• MINI GPS TRACKING DEVICE - Small and lightweight design allows you to discreetly clip it onto clothing, backpack or leash for a simple wearable GPS tracker.
• EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE - GeoZilla is a U.S. company with over 2 million customers entrusting their family and valuables safety to our apps. If you have any questions please contact the support team on the official GeoZilla website.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it beep or is it silent?? Besides of the sos button
Answer:	The SPOT does not come with any service., and the price to activate it is no longer $150/yr, but has gone up to $200 for the first year, and $225 after that. They don't mention that extra $25 on the web site, but send an email telling you their adding it as a service charge, before your renewal is due. That said, I'm still keeping my subscription, and once you've paid for that, the rescue and towing service options are a great buy.
Question:	How frequently does it update its location
Answer:	basic tracking aligns with whatever activation period you purchase. note: you cannot use spot without paying for activation. if you purchase activation for one year then it's one year. however, because spot auto-renews your subscription, it's really in perpetuity unless you notify spot that you want to cancel 30 days before the term ends. this is very important and a major source of contention with many spot users, and frankly a bit sneaky on the part of spot. this means that if you contact spot 15 days before the end of your term, they would have already auto-renewed your subscription for the next year.
Question:	Can update frequency be less than 5 minutes? Or updated (pinged) manually
Answer:	Not sure with 10 minute updates, but I have run my SPOT 3 for 11 days straight with a 30 minute update interval on one set of batteries. So far I haven't noticed the need to change the batteries. Hope this helps.
Question:	Do you have a phone number
Answer:	goTenna Mesh devices are not interoperable with our goTenna v1 devices (which are only available for sale in the U.S.) because they operate on different frequencies. Interoperability is physically and legally impossible due to regulatory restrictions that prohibit meshing on the first-gen product's frequencies. (e.g. It’s sort of similar to why your TV doesn’t “speak” to your microwave.)

Product features

GeoZilla Tracker is peace of mind you can buy!

Easily track:

• Kids on their way home from school
• Seniors
• Dogs and cats
• Cars
• Luggage and more

GeoZilla pairs with your smartphone to deliver PRECISE location information that will track in ANY location at ANY distance.

No more worries about your loved ones and valuables - GeoZilla GPS Tracker allows you to precisely track location worldwide.

GPS tracker for kids - LOVE

• Give your kid the freedom of independence while maintaining safety,
• Find your child’s location when an emergency occurs,
• Know when your child leaves school or a friend’s house.

GPS tracker for pets - CARE

• Create geo-fences to get notified as soon as your pet gets out,
• Find your pet faster if they runaway.

GPS tracker for cars - SAFETY

• Monitor new drivers,
• Locate missing or stolen vehicles.

What comes in the GeoZilla Tracker box?

• GeoZilla tracking device - small and lightweight.
• Magnetic USB cable - to charge your tracker using a computer, at charge stations or in cars.
• Hard case Pouch – storage to protect the device from accidental damage.
• Shell belt clip – allows secure attachment of tracker to dog's leash, case, or backpack.
• Lanyard - to wear around the neck and be sure the tracker is on the person at all times.

What comes in the GeoZilla Tracker box?

• GeoZilla tracking device - small and lightweight.
• Magnetic USB cable - to charge your tracker using a computer, at charge stations or in cars.
• Hard case Pouch – storage to protect the device from accidental damage.
• Shell belt clip – allows secure attachment of tracker to dog's leash, case, or backpack.
• Lanyard - to wear around the neck and be sure the tracker is on the person at all times.

What comes in the GeoZilla Tracker box?

• GeoZilla tracking device - small and lightweight.
• Magnetic USB cable - to charge your tracker using a computer, at charge stations or in cars.
• Hard case Pouch – storage to protect the device from accidental damage.
• Shell belt clip – allows secure attachment of tracker to dog's leash, case, or backpack.
• Lanyard - to wear around the neck and be sure the tracker is on the person at all times.

Product description

The ResQLink 425 Survival Kit is an excellent option to make sure you have your essentials.

• ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacon
• C-Strobe H2O Rescue Light
• Res-Q Whistle
• RapidDitch Drybag
• Signal Mirror

User questions & answers

Question:	Can u overnight so i can get by thrusday this week
Answer:	The SPOT X device requires an active service subscription to properly perform 2-way satellite messaging, tracking, S.O.S. capabilities, and all other device functions.
Question:	What model # plb in this survival kit, ACR
Answer:	Yes, you will need to enroll in there service plans. Please find the activation plan details here - https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/service-plans#spot-gen4-plans
Question:	Does this already have the GPS chip in it
Answer:	With the push of a button, GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center provides your GPS coordinates and information to local response teams - for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America.
Question:	So is this international? Can use in Malaysia? Thanks
Answer:	You type a preset text into your online account, the SPOT will send this text repeatedly until you get online, and log into your SPOT account and change it. . The bill is either paid in full for a 12 month period, or monthly installments deducted from your personal account or credit card. REMEMBER you must give a minimum of 30 days in advance to stop recurring charges. Their system is set up to bill month after month, or yearly renewal. A lot of people didn't read the fine print on subscription charges, and billing policy. Because of this they had a hard time stopping billing when they wanted it to stop, and ended up paying more than they intended.