A personal locator beacon is a small, portable electronic device that, when activated, sends off a signal via satellites to alert rescue authorities that someone is in distress. They also transmit ...
To ensure the safety of those who love great outdoor adventures, State Emergency Services volunteer reiterates that a first aid kit and PLB are a must-have. Manny Perez, a long-time SES volunteer ...
The lifeboat crew from Portrush were called out just before 14:00 on Sunday Four men rescued from a fishing boat that sank in Lough Foyle were saved by a personal locator beacon (PLB), rescuers ...
It aims to provide bushwalkers and adventurers across NSW with a free loaned Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). TREK was initiated by NSW Police in the Blue Mountains in 2008 due to the high number of ...
Fortunately, the kayakers had both a VHF (Very High Frequency) radio and a PLB (Person Locator Beacon) and were able to raise the alarm immediately. Valentia Coastguard Maritime Coordination ...
When you go hiking, experts say a personal locator beacon should be a non-negotiable. So how do they work, and where do you ...