OCEAN SIGNAL rescuME 406MHz GPS PLB1 Locator Beacon

Introducing the world’s smallest PLB1

• 30% smaller (type) by volume
• Lightweight at 116grm
• Free Fluro Yellow flotation pouch attached
• Easily fits in lifejacket, shirt pocket, backpack, hiking gear, 4×4 glove box
• Retractable Antenna
• 7 Year Battery Life
• 7 year warranty
• High brightness strobe light >1candela
• 66 channel GPS receiver
• Unique mounting clip and flotation lanyard
• Waterproof to 15 metres
• Drop Test to 1 metre

Wherever you are at sea or on land, the rescueME PLB1 provides the reassurance that 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.

rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognised 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 are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location.

PLB1 Specifications 

406MHz Satellite Transmitter
Frequency: 406040MHz
Tolerance: ±1kHz
Stability: 2ppb/100ms
Output Power: 5watts (nominal)
Modulation Phase: ±11radians (peak)
Emission Designator: 16K0G1D
Encoding Bi-phase: L
Data Rate: 400bps
Duration: 520ms 

121.5MHz Homing Beacon
Frequency: 121.5MHz
Stability: ±50ppm
Output Power: 25-100mW PERP
Modulation Swept Tone: AM
Emission Designator: 3K20A3X
Modulation Depth: 85-100%
Sweep Range: 400Hz – 1300Hz 

Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light
Light Type: High intensity LED
Output Power: ~1candela 

GPS Receiver
Sensitivity Cold Start: -148dBm
Sensitivity Re-acquisition: -163dBm
Satellites channels tracked: 60
GPS Antenna: Microstrip patch 

Battery
Type: Lithium Primary
Chemistry: Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Operational Life: >24hours @ -20°C 

Environmental
Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C 

Waterproof: 15metres at +20°C
Drop Test: 1metre @ -30°C 

Dimensions
Height: 77mm
Width: 51mm
Depth: 32.5mm
Weight: 116g 

Standards
Cospas-Sarsat: T001 / T007