{"id":553,"date":"2023-09-07T13:28:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oceansignal.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=553"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:27:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T13:27:56","slug":"plb1-personal-locator-beacon","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/us\/products\/plb1-personal-locator-beacon\/","title":{"rendered":"rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-48 ai-optimize-introduction\">FREE <a href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/products\/plb1-floatation-pouch\/\">PLB1 Floatation Pouch<\/a> worth 24.99 with every PLB1 order. Simply add the PLB1 Floatation Pouch to your cart and enter code: <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">PLB1Pouch<\/span> in the cart.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Free-PLB1-Floatation-Pouch-with-every-order-Ocean-Signal.png\" width=\"129\" height=\"179\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-50\">The\u00a0<strong>rescueME PLB1<\/strong>\u00a0works 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">Personal Locator Beacon<\/a> 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 regularly advised of your current location to assist prompt rescue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-51\"><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-52\">Free to use, no subscription charges<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-41\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/rescueme-plb1-vs-iphone-emergency-sos\/\">121.5MHz homing beacon<\/a> for accurate SAR team position fixing<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-53\">30% smaller (typ) by volume<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-54\">Waterproof to 15 meters<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-55\">Weighs 116 grams<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-56\">Easily fits to lifejacket*<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-57\">Retractable Antenna<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-58\">7 Year Battery Life. Battery Replaceable at a Battery Replacement Centre.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-59\">24+ hour operational life<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-60\">High brightness strobe light &gt;1candela<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-61\">66 channel GPS receiver<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-62\">Unique mounting clip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"ai-optimize-41\">What is a PLB? Personal Locator Beacon Guide<\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_48185\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48185\" class=\"wp-image-48185\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Hiker carrying an Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 and sailor wearing a lifejacket with rescueME PLB3 personal locator beacon installed.\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-110x62.png 110w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/What-is-a-PLB-Guide-2026.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-48185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Personal Locator Beacons provide emergency rescue alerting for individuals on land and at sea, from remote hiking routes to offshore sailing.<\/p><\/div>\n<h6 class=\"ai-optimize-42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">Read the What is a PLB Guide Now \u2192<\/a><\/h6>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-64\"><em>The rescueME PLB1 has an optional flotation pouch**\u00a0 to enable it to float.\u00a0 Please note that the PLB will not float in an operating position in the pouch.\u00a0 Please ensure the PLB is firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard, using suitable self locking knots.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-65\"><em>* Always refer to the manufacturer for specific instructions before installing this product directly to your life jacket.<br \/>\n** To comply with national regulation PLB1 beacons supplied to Australia and New Zealand have a floatation pouch permanently attached<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-40\"><em>FOR US\/CA Customers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/fk04stqsp2hgk5f\/Prop%2065%20-%20DEHP.pdf?dl=0\">WARNING: PROP 65<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-34 ai-optimize-introduction\" data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"458\"><strong>The worlds smallest PLB<\/strong>. Summon emergency assistance anywhere in the world through the global 406 MHz search and rescue network. With no subscription required, the compact PLB1 is suitable for marine, aviation and outdoor use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-35\" data-section-id=\"e95ts1\" data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"543\">Suitable for marine, aviation and outdoor use<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-36\" data-section-id=\"9km246\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"584\"><strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"584\"><strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"584\">No subscription or activation fees<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-37\" data-section-id=\"i4a66e\" data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"633\"><strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"633\"><strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"633\">Global 406 MHz satellite distress alerting. 121.5Mhz Homing Beacon<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-38\" data-section-id=\"1ym2m\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"663\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"663\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"663\">Waterproof to 15 metres. Operates -20\u00b0c to +55\u00b0<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-38\" data-section-id=\"1ym2m\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"663\"><strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"712\">Replaceable 7-year battery with 24+ hours of operation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12446,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1975,687,67],"product_tag":[651,628,627,650],"class_list":["post-553","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-life-jacket-compatible","product_cat-personal-locator-beacons-2","product_cat-rescueme","product_tag-meosar","product_tag-personal-locator-beacon","product_tag-plb","product_tag-plb1","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.2 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon - Ocean Signal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1: Your compact personal locator beacon for outdoor adventures. 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