Personal locator beacons can mean the difference between life and death. This guide will help you find a PLB you can rely on. [Credit: CanvaPro] Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are essential safety ...

Heading off-grid? Before your next camping trip, understand the trade-offs between these two popular safety gadgets and which ...

After a spate of rescues from Australia's wilderness in recent weeks — including some with tragic outcomes in Tasmania and success after a two-week search in Kosciuszko National Park— authorities are ...

If you’re going to take an adventure, buy a personal locator beacon (PLB) and register it to make sure there’s a way to send for help should you need it. Here are three to consider carrying with you ...

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This post details a mountaineering incident last week in which a personal locator beacon (PLB) was employed. One of the involved climbers, Bill Becher, a writer from southern California, had the ACR ...

Becker Avionics, a leading provider of communication, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications has received the COSPAS-SARSAT certification of its ...

Discover key tips on whether a personal locator beacon (PLB) is worth it for your adventures. Make informed decisions for safety and peace of mind. #PLB #PersonalLocatorBeacon #OutdoorSafety ...

ACR Electronics today announced that ResQLink , the world's smallest 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), is FCC approved and is now being shipped to dealers and is for sale to consumers in the U.S.