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#PrepLikeAPro with the AquaLink™ PLB. This rescue beacon is small enough to carry in your pocket, yet strong enough to accurately relay your position to a network of search and rescue satellites, should a boat emergency occur. Have peace of mind knowing that this personal emergency beacon consistently takes the ‘search’ out of ‘search and rescue’.

 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This Product has been Upgraded.  

The AquaLink™ broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are, but who you are. The onboard GPS can fix your position to within 100 meters and then utilizes a powerful 406 MHz signal to relay your distress call to orbiting satellites. As local Search and Rescue is deployed, a separate homing signal and integrated LED strobe light guide rescuers to your exact location.

 

The AquaLink™ is small enough to be easily carried in a pack or pocket or can be worn on deck, at the helm, in quarters or on a life vest and will float if accidentally dropped overboard. 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.

 

ACR Exclusive: Built-in GPS acquisition test mode allows you to test GPS functionality up to 12 times over the life of the battery. Tap in to the same field-tested rescue technology used by the U.S. Military, Coast Guard, NATO Special Forces and Arctic explorers.

 

  • No Subscription Fees
  • Floats
  • Super Bright LED Strobe
  • Onboard 66-Channel GPS
  • Self-Test and GPS Test Features
  • Typical Performance 35 Hours
  • Non-Hazmat Battery
  • Made in the U.S.A

 

If you use it, we’ll replace it, free of charge. Simply submit your Survivor Story, send us back your used beacon, and we’ll send you the latest version of your life-saving device.

Additional information

Weight 2.00 lbs
Dimensions 6.50 × 8.50 in
Product

Product Number

2882

Model Number

PLB-350B

Size

2.3 x 5.8 x 1.45” (5.9 x 14.8 x 3.7 cm)

Weight

9.2 oz (261 g) with lanyard

Battery, Class

Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries

Battery, Replacement Interval

Replacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or after emergency use

Battery, Operational Life

Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)

Battery, Typical Performance

35 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)

Battery, Storage

-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)

Material

Engineered polycarbonate blend

Color

ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)

Activation

Manual

Operation

2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky

Waterproof

16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements

Radiated Power

6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)

Accessories

Attachment clip included

Approvals

Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New Zealand

Limited Warranty

5 years

Lead Free

Yes

WARRANTY LENGTH: 5 YEARS

 

This product is warranted against factory defect in material and workmanship for a period of 5 (five)* years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period, ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor, materials or return transportation.

 

For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department:

 

ACR Electronics, Inc.

5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645

Email: service@acrelectronics.com

Telephone: +1 (954) 981- 3333

Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087

 

 

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification by other than the manufacturer. The COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph. The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages. In order to place the warranty in effect, entirely complete the form in your account . Or you may fill out the registration card accompanying your product (if applicable) which must be returned to ACR Electronics, Inc. within ten days of purchas to the address above.

 

*Five Years for the following products: EPIRB and PLB

Q:  Where can I purchase this product?

A: This Personal Locator Beacon has been discontinued.  Click Here to view our latest Personal Locator Beacon product line.

 

Q:  Where can I get the batteries replaced for this beacon?

A: Please use our dealer locator and be sure to use the Battery Replacement Center filter to find the closest location to you.

 

Q: Whats the difference between the AquaLink models and the SARLink Models?

The quick answer is flotation.

The AquaLink and AquaLink View Personal Locator Beacons are buoyant so you can retrieve them should you ever accidentally drop them in the ocean, lake or in a river.

The SARLink and SARLink View Personal Locator Beacons have a slimmed down back case to make them slightly smaller but these models will not float.

 

Q: What do PLBs do?

Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are distress radio beacons which transmit location information about individuals directly to Search and Rescue forces letting them know that the owner is in grave and imminent danger.

 

Q: Can 406 MHz beacons be used anywhere in the world?

Yes, 406 MHz beacons can be used anywhere in the world, including the Poles.

 

Q: When do you use a Beacon?

Most Search-and-Rescue (SAR) organizations instruct that beacons are satellite signaling devices of last resort, for use when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave with imminent danger and the loss of life, limb, eyesight or valuable property will occur without assistance.

 

Q: How do I register my beacon?

406 MHz Beacons must be registered with the National Authority of the country you live in.

Step 1.  Visit our Registration database to find the appropriate National Authority

Step 2.  Register with your countries National Authority via Mail, Fax or for the fastest service register online.

 

Registration in the United States

The national authority that accepts beacon registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here are three easy ways to register:
1.) The fastest and easiest way to register is online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov . Recommended method. Verify and validate information before submitting.
2.) Mail the registration form with the pre-addressed, postage paid envelope to:

 

SARSAT BEACON REGISTRATION
NOAA
NSOF, E/SPO53
1315 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Please print legibly.

3.) Faxing a registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration form to the fax number on the bottom of the registration form. To reduce the possibility of erroneous entry please verify legibility of information and validate information on form to UIN on beacon before faxing. Please print legibly and in BLACK ink.
All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt. The information you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes only.
A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information carefully to ensure that the information provided on the label agrees with the information on the beacon and then affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked \\\\\\\”BEACON DECAL HERE.\\\\\\\” If you do not receive confirmation from NOAA in the expected timeframe, or if the information on the label is incorrect call toll free 1-888-212-7283 for assistance.

 

Registration outside of the United States

In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country\\\\\\\’s national authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent should have assisted you in filling out the forms and sending them to the country\\\\\\\’s national authority. Alternatively, visit our Registration database or many countries allow online registration in the International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database (IBRD) at www.406registration.com.
To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country, view the UIN label on the back of the unit. In the event that the beacon is not programmed for your country, the sales agent (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for the correct country.

 

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