{"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":"2026-10-08T07:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:55:28","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":"<div class=\"os-product-page os-plb1-v2\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: clamp(28px,4vw,44px) 0 0; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6; overflow-wrap: anywhere; background: #ffffff; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;\"><!-- MODULE 1: GLOBAL \/ MULTI-USE POSITIONING --><\/p>\n<section id=\"os-plb1-overview\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 auto clamp(40px,6vw,64px);\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-anywhere-title\">\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-40 ai-optimize-introduction\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase;\">rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-anywhere-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-41\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em;\">One compact PLB. For land, sea and air.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"os-wide-image\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; padding: 0; border: 0; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(20,35,45,0.12); max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-scaled.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:1300px) calc(100vw - 40px), 1260px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-Hiking-PLB1-scaled.jpg 2560w\" alt=\"Hiker wearing a rescueME PLB1 clipped to a backpack shoulder strap\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"os-lead ai-optimize-42\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; max-width: 820px; margin: 22px auto 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; text-align: center;\">The <strong>rescueME PLB1<\/strong> is a compact Personal Locator Beacon for hikers, sailors, paddlers and pilots. Manual activation sends a 406 MHz distress alert and available GPS position through the global Cospas-Sarsat satellite system, without mobile coverage or subscription fees. Carry it secured and within reach for a life-threatening emergency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"os-context-link ai-optimize-43\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; max-width: 820px; margin: 18px auto 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; text-align: center;\">New to emergency beacons? Read the complete <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">Personal Locator Beacon guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<nav style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 4px 22px; margin: 20px auto 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\" aria-label=\"Explore the PLB1 overview\"><a style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"#os-plb1-who\">Who it\u2019s for<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"#os-plb1-proof\">Rescue stories<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"#os-plb1-comparison\">PLB1 vs PLB3<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"#os-plb1-ownership\">Getting ready<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"padding: 10px 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"#os-plb1-faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-44\"><!-- AUDIENCE: LAND, SEA AND AIR --><\/p>\n<section id=\"os-plb1-who\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-who-title\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 24px; padding: 0; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-who-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-45\" style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; box-sizing: border-box;\">Who is the PLB1 for?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-46\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">From the trail to the cockpit, carry a dedicated way to call for help in a life-threatening emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; gap: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<article style=\"flex: 1 1 190px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 14px; background: #f3fbff; text-align: left; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; max-width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Outdoor_Hiking_Camping-600x600.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 72px), (max-width:1100px) 33vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Outdoor_Hiking_Camping-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Outdoor_Hiking_Camping-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Outdoor_Hiking_Camping-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Outdoor_Hiking_Camping-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Outdoor_Hiking_Camping.png 1600w\" alt=\"Hiker holding a rescueME PLB1 beside a mountain lake\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 24px 22px; box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-47\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.5px; box-sizing: border-box;\">LAND<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-48\" style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">Hikers &amp; explorers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-49\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">For hiking, hillwalking and remote adventures, where an injury or sudden change in conditions can leave you needing help beyond mobile coverage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-50\" style=\"margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 14px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; font-weight: bold; box-sizing: border-box;\">Clip it to your backpack strap or belt and secure the lanyard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"flex: 1 1 190px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 14px; background: #f3fbff; text-align: left; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: 35% center; max-width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Sailor wearing a rescueME PLB1 in a pouch attached to a lifejacket\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 24px 22px; box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1;\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-51\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.5px; box-sizing: border-box; text-transform: uppercase;\">Water<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-52\" style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">Boards, paddles &amp; boats<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-53\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">For foil boarding, kite surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), sailing and boating. Carry a personal locator beacon for emergencies on the sea, lakes or rivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-54\" style=\"margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 14px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; font-weight: bold; box-sizing: border-box;\">Use the flotation pouch for buoyancy and keep the beacon tethered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"flex: 1 1 190px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 14px; background: #f3fbff; text-align: left; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; max-width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Aviation-Personal-Locator-Beacon-600x600.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 72px), (max-width:1100px) 33vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Aviation-Personal-Locator-Beacon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Aviation-Personal-Locator-Beacon-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Aviation-Personal-Locator-Beacon-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Aviation-Personal-Locator-Beacon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rescueME-PLB1-Aviation-Personal-Locator-Beacon.png 1600w\" alt=\"rescueME PLB1 personal locator beacon held beside a light aircraft\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 24px 22px; box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-55\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.5px; box-sizing: border-box;\">AIR<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-56\" style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">Pilots &amp; aircrew<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-57\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">For private pilots, aircrew and remote-area flying. Carry a personal beacon in your survival kit for an emergency after a forced landing or ditching.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-58\" style=\"margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 14px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; font-weight: bold; box-sizing: border-box;\">Personal survival equipment alongside your aircraft\u2019s emergency equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-59\"><!-- MODULE 2: SIGNATURE DIFFERENTIATOR --><\/p>\n<section style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-compact-title\">\n<div class=\"os-split\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 16px; background: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(20,35,45,0.12);\">\n<div class=\"os-split-media\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1.05 1 470px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #e9eef0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: clamp(340px,50vw,560px); margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; object-fit: cover; object-position: center center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OS-homepage-PLB-HAND-banner.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:940px) calc(100vw - 40px), 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OS-homepage-PLB-HAND-banner-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OS-homepage-PLB-HAND-banner.png 585w\" alt=\"Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 personal locator beacon held in one hand\" width=\"585\" height=\"753\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 430px; min-width: 0; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; margin: 0; padding: clamp(32px,5vw,58px); background: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-60\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase;\">The world\u2019s smallest PLB<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-compact-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-61\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 610px; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(29px,3.6vw,46px); line-height: 1.09; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; text-align: left;\">Small enough to carry. Serious enough for the worst day.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-62\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 0 25px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.68; text-align: left;\">The PLB1 concentrates dedicated emergency alerting into a compact, manually activated beacon. Its small size matters because emergency equipment only helps when it is on you, secured and within reach.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"os-checks\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 620px; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; text-align: left;\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-63\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; list-style: none; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 22px; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32;\">The world\u2019s smallest Personal Locator Beacon<\/strong> for compact carriage across activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-64\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; list-style: none; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 22px; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32;\">Unique mounting clip<\/strong> for securing the beacon where it can be reached.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-65\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; list-style: none; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 22px; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32;\">Retractable antenna and protected activation control<\/strong> designed for emergency deployment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-66\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; list-style: none; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 22px; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32;\">Waterproof to 15 metres<\/strong> for demanding marine and outdoor conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-67\"><!-- MODULE 3: SOCIAL PROOF \/ SURVIVOR STORIES \/ INDEPENDENT REVIEWS --><\/p>\n<section id=\"os-plb1-proof\" class=\"os-proof\" style=\"width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1400px; border-radius: 18px; background: #0d1a22; color: #ffffff; overflow: hidden; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto; padding: clamp(32px,5vw,52px) clamp(16px,3vw,36px);\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-proof-title\">\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-68\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #faae0c;\">Real People. Real Rescues.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-proof-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-69\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: #ffffff;\">Proven when it matters most<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-70\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; color: #c9d4da;\">Actual rescue photographs. First-hand accounts. See how the <strong style=\"color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;\">rescueME PLB1<\/strong> helped these people get professional help when they could not get out safely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-trust-strip\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto 34px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #33444f; border-radius: 10px; background: #172832;\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"PLB1 survivor story proof\">\n<div class=\"os-trust-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 18px 12px; border-right: 1px solid #33444f; text-align: center; flex: 1 1 180px;\" role=\"listitem\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; color: #faae0c; font-size: clamp(18px,2.4vw,24px); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 900;\">Real-world<\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-top: 6px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px;\">Proven<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"os-trust-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 18px 12px; border-right: 1px solid #33444f; text-align: center; flex: 1 1 180px;\" role=\"listitem\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; color: #faae0c; font-size: clamp(18px,2.4vw,24px); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 900;\">Land &amp; water<\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-top: 6px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px;\">Real emergencies<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"os-trust-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 18px 12px; border-right: 1px solid #33444f; text-align: center; flex: 1 1 180px;\" role=\"listitem\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; color: #faae0c; font-size: clamp(18px,2.4vw,24px); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 900;\">Real photos<\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-top: 6px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px;\">From these rescues<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"os-trust-item\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 18px 12px; border-right: 1px solid #33444f; text-align: center; flex: 1 1 180px;\" role=\"listitem\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; color: #faae0c; font-size: clamp(18px,2.4vw,24px); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 900;\">PLB1<\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-top: 6px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px;\">Product-specific rescues<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-grid\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; gap: 20px; width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<div class=\"os-story-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 420px; min-width: 0; flex-direction: column; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);\">\n<div class=\"os-story-media\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 75%; overflow: hidden; background: #14232d; line-height: 0; font-size: 0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; padding: 0; border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0 !important; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Georgia-is-rescued-1-768x525.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 56px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 104px), 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Georgia-is-rescued-1-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Georgia-is-rescued-1.jpg 2080w\" alt=\"Georgia and a rescue paramedic being winched beneath a helicopter above the Mount Difficulty ridgeline\" width=\"2080\" height=\"1421\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 84px; margin: 0; padding: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,0.78),rgba(0,0,0,0)); box-sizing: border-box;\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-71\"><span class=\"os-story-badge\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 16px; left: 18px; display: inline-block; padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 4px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Helicopter winch rescue<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1; flex-direction: column; margin: 0; padding: 25px;\">\n<p class=\"os-story-meta ai-optimize-72\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 7px; font-size: 11px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #925600 !important;\">Mountain running<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-73\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(20px,2vw,25px); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;\">Winched from a freezing mountain ridgeline<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-74\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">After a fall during the Mount Difficulty Challenge, Georgia lay injured on an exposed rocky outcrop, at risk of hypothermia. A race volunteer activated his rescueME PLB1. A helicopter paramedic reached her and winched her off the mountain.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 4px solid #faae0c; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"><p>\u201cThanks for creating such an awesome product.\u201d<cite style=\"display: block; margin: 8px 0 0; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 500; color: #405664;\">Race volunteer, in Georgia\u2019s published rescue account<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-75\"><a class=\"os-story-link\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; display: inline-block; margin-top: auto; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 12px 0 0; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/survivor-stories\/mountain-rescue-on-mt-difficulty-how-a-plb-and-teamwork-saved-a-life-in-nzs-toughest-off-road-marathon\/\" aria-label=\"Read the survivor story: Winched from a freezing mountain ridgeline\">Read the Survivor Story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 420px; min-width: 0; flex-direction: column; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);\">\n<div class=\"os-story-media\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 75%; overflow: hidden; background: #14232d; line-height: 0; font-size: 0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; padding: 0; border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0 !important; object-fit: cover; object-position: center center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_7276-768x576.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 56px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 104px), 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_7276-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_7276-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" alt=\"Ambulance helicopter carrying out a winch rescue beyond two sea kayaks on a sandbank at Wilsons Promontory\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 84px; margin: 0; padding: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,0.78),rgba(0,0,0,0)); box-sizing: border-box;\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-76\"><span class=\"os-story-badge\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 16px; left: 18px; display: inline-block; padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 4px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Winched to safety<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1; flex-direction: column; margin: 0; padding: 25px;\">\n<p class=\"os-story-meta ai-optimize-77\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 7px; font-size: 11px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #925600 !important;\">Sea kayaking<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-78\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(20px,2vw,25px); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;\">A rising tide. A shrinking sandbank.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-79\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">On a sea-kayaking trip at Wilsons Promontory, Andy\u2019s friend became seriously unwell. Wind and spray made phone communication difficult as the rising tide reduced their shelter. At the emergency operator\u2019s request, Andy activated his PLB1. His friend was winched aboard an ambulance helicopter and taken to hospital.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 4px solid #faae0c; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"><p>\u201cthe simplicity of activating my PLB1 freed me up to concentrate on managing my friend\u2019s medical condition.\u201d<cite style=\"display: block; margin: 8px 0 0; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 500; color: #405664;\">Andy, sea kayaker and paramedic<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-80\"><a class=\"os-story-link\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; display: inline-block; margin-top: auto; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 12px 0 0; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/survivor-stories\/from-day-trip-to-rescue-how-a-plb-saved-a-kayaker-at-wilsons-prom\/\" aria-label=\"Read the survivor story: A rising tide. A shrinking sandbank.\">Read the Survivor Story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 420px; min-width: 0; flex-direction: column; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);\">\n<div class=\"os-story-media\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 75%; overflow: hidden; background: #14232d; line-height: 0; font-size: 0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; padding: 0; border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0 !important; object-fit: cover; object-position: center center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_6471-768x512.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 56px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 104px), 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_6471-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_6471-scaled.jpg 2560w\" alt=\"Rescue helicopter lifting an injured hiker and medic from the mountainside on the Routeburn Track\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 84px; margin: 0; padding: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,0.78),rgba(0,0,0,0)); box-sizing: border-box;\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-81\"><span class=\"os-story-badge\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 16px; left: 18px; display: inline-block; padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 4px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Mountain airlift<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1; flex-direction: column; margin: 0; padding: 25px;\">\n<p class=\"os-story-meta ai-optimize-82\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 7px; font-size: 11px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #925600 !important;\">Hiking<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-83\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(20px,2vw,25px); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;\">An exposed mountainside. No safe way out.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-84\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">On the Routeburn Track, Jon and his partner found an injured hiker with a head injury and a badly cut knee. The nearest road was at least a day and a half away on foot. They activated their rescueME PLB1, and a search-and-rescue helicopter airlifted the hiker to medical care.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 4px solid #faae0c; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"><p>\u201cEven on easier, busy trails, a PLB can make a huge difference.\u201d<cite style=\"display: block; margin: 8px 0 0; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 500; color: #405664;\">Jon, who activated the PLB1 for a fellow hiker<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-85\"><a class=\"os-story-link\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; display: inline-block; margin-top: auto; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 12px 0 0; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/survivor-stories\/when-a-familiar-track-became-a-life-threatening-emergency\/\" aria-label=\"Read the survivor story: An exposed mountainside. No safe way out.\">Read the Survivor Story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 420px; min-width: 0; flex-direction: column; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);\">\n<div class=\"os-story-media\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 75%; overflow: hidden; background: #14232d; line-height: 0; font-size: 0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; padding: 0; border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0 !important; object-fit: cover; object-position: center center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_7569-768x576.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 56px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 104px), 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_7569-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ss-attachments\/IMG_7569-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" alt=\"Gary wearing a headset and covered with a blanket inside the rescue helicopter after his Broken River emergency\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 84px; margin: 0; padding: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,0.78),rgba(0,0,0,0)); box-sizing: border-box;\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-86\"><span class=\"os-story-badge\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 16px; left: 18px; display: inline-block; padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 4px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Flown to hospital<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-story-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1; flex-direction: column; margin: 0; padding: 25px;\">\n<p class=\"os-story-meta ai-optimize-87\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 7px; font-size: 11px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #925600 !important;\">Remote fishing<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-88\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(20px,2vw,25px); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;\">A medical emergency in freezing conditions<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-89\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">During a fishing trip to Broken River, 80-year-old Gary became faint and collapsed in sub-zero conditions. He activated his PLB1 while alone. After his companion returned to help, helicopter medics assessed Gary and flew him to Christchurch Hospital.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 4px solid #faae0c; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"><p>\u201chearing that helicopter coming was a moment I\u2019ll never forget.\u201d<cite style=\"display: block; margin: 8px 0 0; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 500; color: #405664;\">Gary, pictured aboard the rescue helicopter<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-90\"><a class=\"os-story-link\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; display: inline-block; margin-top: auto; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 12px 0 0; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/survivor-stories\/how-a-plb1-personal-locator-beacon-saved-my-life-during-a-remote-fishing-trip\/\" aria-label=\"Read the survivor story: A medical emergency in freezing conditions\">Read the Survivor Story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 48px auto 24px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-91\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #faae0c;\">Worldwide replacement programme<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"os-plb1-survivor-club-heading\" class=\"ai-optimize-92\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #ffffff; font-size: clamp(25px,3vw,34px); line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em;\">The 406 Survivor Club<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-93\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; color: #c9d4da; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Rescue stories from people who carried their beacon when it mattered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto 46px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #485a65; border-radius: 14px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32; box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-survivor-club-heading\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1.35 1 520px; min-width: 0; align-items: center; margin: 0; padding: 0; background: #0d1a22; overflow: hidden;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; object-fit: contain; object-position: center center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO-1024x576.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:980px) calc(100vw - 72px), 660px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/406-survivor-club-PLB1-16-9-HERO.png 1672w\" alt=\"Hiker holding a rescueME PLB1 in woodland beside the 406 Survivor Club emblem\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 350px; min-width: 0; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; margin: 0; padding: clamp(28px,4vw,38px); background: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-94\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.35px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Every Ocean Signal PLB and EPIRB \u2022 Worldwide<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ai-optimize-95\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 13px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(24px,2.7vw,33px); line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.02em; text-align: left;\">Use it in a qualifying rescue. We replace it.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-96\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; text-align: left;\">Ocean Signal offers a free replacement beacon after a qualifying lifesaving rescue. Share your story and supporting evidence, then follow the team\u2019s eligibility and return instructions. Replacement is subject to programme approval.<\/p>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 5px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.55px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/survivor-stories\/\">Explore Survivor Club stories \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/ocean-signal-launches-survivor-club-in-new-website-relaunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Survivor Club works \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"os-plb1-independent\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-independent-title\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 30px; padding: 0; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-97\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; box-sizing: border-box;\">Independent perspectives<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-independent-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-98\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(28px,3.7vw,42px); line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; box-sizing: border-box;\">What the reviewers say<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-99\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Independent PLB1 reviews and coverage from outdoor, marine and aviation publications. Read their verdicts and the full context.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-review-grid\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<article class=\"os-review-card\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 12px); min-width: min(100%,320px); margin: 0; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid #c0d0db; border-radius: 14px; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; box-sizing: border-box;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-gearlab\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-100\" style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; box-sizing: border-box;\">Outdoor gear test<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"os-plb1-gearlab\" class=\"ai-optimize-101\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">OutdoorGearLab<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; border: 0; color: #212b32; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: clamp(22px,2.6vw,26px); line-height: 1.4; box-sizing: border-box;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorgearlab.com\/reviews\/camping-and-hiking\/personal-locator-beacon\/ocean-signal-rescueme-plb1\"><p>\u201cgreat value and very compact stature\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-102\" style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Recognises the PLB1 for SOS without a subscription, highlighting its compact size and straightforward emergency role.<\/p>\n<footer style=\"margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #c0d0db; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-103\" style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: border-box;\">Jediah Porter<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-104\" style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: border-box;\">Review updated 19 January 2023<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-105\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorgearlab.com\/reviews\/camping-and-hiking\/personal-locator-beacon\/ocean-signal-rescueme-plb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Read the full OutdoorGearLab PLB1 review (opens in a new tab)\">Read the full review \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"os-review-card\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 12px); min-width: min(100%,320px); margin: 0; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid #c0d0db; border-radius: 14px; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; box-sizing: border-box;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-hikingguy\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-106\" style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; box-sizing: border-box;\">Outdoor review &amp; comparison<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"os-plb1-hikingguy\" class=\"ai-optimize-107\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">HikingGuy<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; border: 0; color: #212b32; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: clamp(22px,2.6vw,26px); line-height: 1.4; box-sizing: border-box;\" cite=\"https:\/\/hikingguy.com\/gear\/rescueme-plb1-review\/\"><p>\u201cThe PLB1 wins on simplicity and transmit power\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-108\" style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Explains the PLB1\u2019s dedicated SOS role and the trade-offs compared with a two-way satellite messenger.<\/p>\n<footer style=\"margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #c0d0db; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-109\" style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: border-box;\">Cris Hazzard<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-110\" style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: border-box;\">Last reviewed August 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-111\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/hikingguy.com\/gear\/rescueme-plb1-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Read the full HikingGuy PLB1 review (opens in a new tab)\">Read the full review \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"os-review-card\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 12px); min-width: min(100%,320px); margin: 0; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid #c0d0db; border-radius: 14px; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; box-sizing: border-box;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-yachting\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-112\" style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; box-sizing: border-box;\">Marine product coverage<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"os-plb1-yachting\" class=\"ai-optimize-113\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">Yachting Magazine<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; border: 0; color: #212b32; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: clamp(22px,2.6vw,26px); line-height: 1.4; box-sizing: border-box;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingmagazine.com\/small-savior-ocean-signal-rescueme-plb1\/\"><p>\u201cHere\u2019s one for your tender kit and life-raft ditch bag\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-114\" style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Introduces the PLB1 as compact emergency equipment for time afloat, with no monthly subscription.<\/p>\n<footer style=\"margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #c0d0db; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-115\" style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: border-box;\">Yachting Staff<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-116\" style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: border-box;\">12 December 2013<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-117\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtingmagazine.com\/small-savior-ocean-signal-rescueme-plb1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Read the full Yachting Magazine PLB1 article (opens in a new tab)\">Read the full article \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"os-review-card\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 12px); min-width: min(100%,320px); margin: 0; padding: 28px; border: 1px solid #c0d0db; border-radius: 14px; background: #f4f7f8; color: #212b32; box-sizing: border-box;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-flyer\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-118\" style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; box-sizing: border-box;\">Aviation review<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"os-plb1-flyer\" class=\"ai-optimize-119\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">FLYER<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-120\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: clamp(22px,2.6vw,26px); line-height: 1.4; box-sizing: border-box;\">An aviation perspective on the PLB1<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-121\" style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Read FLYER\u2019s independent rescueME PLB1 review when considering your personal emergency equipment for flying.<\/p>\n<footer style=\"margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #c0d0db; box-sizing: border-box;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; color: #212b32; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/flyer.co.uk\/review\/ocean-signal-rescueme-plb1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Read the full FLYER PLB1 review (opens in a new tab)\">Read the full review \u2197<\/a><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-122\"><!-- MODULE 4: PRODUCT-SPECIFIC CARRY \/ ACTIVATION JOURNEY --><\/p>\n<section class=\"os-carry\" style=\"width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1400px; border-radius: 18px; background: #14232d; color: #ffffff; overflow: hidden; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto; padding: clamp(32px,5vw,52px) clamp(16px,3vw,36px);\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-carry-title\">\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-123\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #faae0c;\">Compact emergency readiness<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-carry-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-124\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: #ffffff;\">Built to stay close\u2014and ready when needed<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-125\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; color: #c9d4da;\">Clip the compact PLB1 to a backpack strap or belt, or carry it in its flotation pouch for boating\u2014so it stays secured, visible and within reach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-carry-grid\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; gap: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: stretch;\">\n<div class=\"os-carry-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #3b4e5a; border-radius: 10px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: 65% center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:550px) calc(100vw - 36px), (max-width:1080px) calc((100vw - 80px) \/ 2), 340px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-Attached-to-Backpack-Hiking-scaled.jpg 2560w\" alt=\"Hiker carrying an Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 clipped to a backpack shoulder strap\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"os-carry-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 18px;\"><span class=\"os-number\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 30px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-126\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;\">Clip it within reach<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-127\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 14px;\">Attach the PLB1 to a backpack strap or suitable belt webbing, and secure its lanyard so the beacon stays with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-carry-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #3b4e5a; border-radius: 10px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: center center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PLB1-Lifejacket-Pouch.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:550px) calc(100vw - 36px), (max-width:1080px) calc((100vw - 80px) \/ 2), 340px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PLB1-Lifejacket-Pouch-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PLB1-Lifejacket-Pouch-600x708.png 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PLB1-Lifejacket-Pouch.png 603w\" alt=\"Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 carried in its flotation pouch while boating\" width=\"603\" height=\"712\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"os-carry-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 18px;\"><span class=\"os-number\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 30px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-128\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;\">Add buoyancy for boating<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-129\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 14px;\">For boating or sailing, fit the flotation pouch and keep the PLB1 tethered. The pouch adds buoyancy but does not hold the beacon upright.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: stretch;\">\n<div class=\"os-carry-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #3b4e5a; border-radius: 10px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:550px) calc(100vw - 36px), (max-width:1080px) calc((100vw - 80px) \/ 2), 340px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-in-hand-mountain-antenna-extended-whilst-hiking-scaled.jpg 2560w\" alt=\"Hiker holding an Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 with its antenna fully extended in mountain terrain\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"os-carry-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 18px;\"><span class=\"os-number\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 30px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-130\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;\">Deploy the antenna<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-131\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 14px;\">In an emergency, extend the antenna and position the beacon upright with the clearest practical view of the sky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-carry-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #3b4e5a; border-radius: 10px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% center; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:550px) calc(100vw - 36px), (max-width:1080px) calc((100vw - 80px) \/ 2), 340px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-In-Hand-being-Activated-406Mhz-scaled.jpg 2560w\" alt=\"Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 held in both hands while its protected emergency activation control is operated\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"os-carry-body\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 18px;\"><span class=\"os-number\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 30px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-132\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px;\">Activate for a real emergency<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-133\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 14px;\">Manual activation starts the 406\u00a0MHz distress transmission, GPS positioning, 121.5\u00a0MHz homing signal and visible strobe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"os-safety-note ai-optimize-134\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; max-width: 980px; margin: 20px auto 0; padding: 18px 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(250,174,12,0.55); border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(250,174,12,0.09); color: #e8eef1; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Important flotation note:<\/strong><\/span> the standard PLB1 does not float without the optional flotation pouch, and the pouch does not hold the beacon in its required operating position. Keep the beacon firmly attached by its lanyard and hold or support it upright during activation. Australia\/New Zealand configurations have market-specific pouch requirements. <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/products\/plb1-floatation-pouch\/\">View the PLB1 Floatation Pouch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-135\"><!-- MODULE 5: NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES --><\/p>\n<section style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-subscription-title\">\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-136\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Subscription-free emergency protection<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-subscription-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-137\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em;\">No subscription fees. Ever.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-138\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0;\">No monthly plan. No annual service fee. The PLB1\u2019s 406 MHz emergency alerting works through Cospas-Sarsat. Register before use and keep the battery within its replacement date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; border: 0; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(20,35,45,0.14); max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking-1024x576.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:1300px) calc(100vw - 40px), 1260px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rescueME-PLB1-attached-to-backpack-hiking.png 1672w\" alt=\"Hiker carrying an Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 clipped visibly to a backpack shoulder strap in remote terrain\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"os-subscription-cards\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; gap: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0;\">\n<div class=\"os-stat-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 9px; text-align: center; border-color: #14232d; background: #14232d; color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; color: #faae0c; font-size: 30px;\">0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-139\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: #c9d4da;\">Monthly or annual subscription fees for the PLB distress function.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-stat-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 9px; background: #f4f7f8; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;\">No mobile signal required<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-140\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6;\">Designed for emergencies offshore and beyond normal network coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-stat-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 9px; background: #f4f7f8; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;\">7-year battery interval<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-141\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6;\">Replace by the date on the beacon, or after emergency activation, through an authorised centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-stat-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 9px; background: #f4f7f8; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800;\">24+ hours at \u221220\u00b0C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-142\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6;\">Specified operating duration after activation, with a battery within its replacement date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"os-choice-note ai-optimize-143\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; max-width: 880px; margin: 24px auto 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; line-height: 1.6; text-align: center;\">A PLB does not provide routine tracking, weather, non-emergency messaging or two-way conversation. Choose it when dedicated, subscription-free distress alerting is the priority. See the practical differences in <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/rescueme-plb1-vs-iphone-emergency-sos\/\">PLB1 versus iPhone Emergency SOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-144\"><!-- MODULE 6: HOW SEARCH & RESCUE FINDS YOU --><\/p>\n<section style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-rescue-tech-title\">\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-145\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Global search and rescue technology<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-rescue-tech-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-146\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em;\">How the rescueME PLB1 helps Search &amp; Rescue find you<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"os-wide-image\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; padding: 0; border: 0; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(20,35,45,0.12); max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-Does-a-Personal-Locator-Beacon-PLB-Work.png\" alt=\"How a Personal Locator Beacon sends a 406 MHz distress signal through Cospas-Sarsat satellites to Search and Rescue authorities\" width=\"1587\" height=\"991\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"os-tech-cards\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch; gap: 14px; width: 100%; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0;\">\n<div class=\"os-tech-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 9px; background: #f4f7f8; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"os-number\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 30px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-147\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px;\">GPS positioning<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-148\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\">The built-in GPS receiver determines the beacon\u2019s position so available location data can be encoded into the distress message.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-tech-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 9px; background: #f4f7f8; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"os-number\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 30px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-149\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px;\">406\u00a0MHz distress alert<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-150\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\">The beacon transmits its unique identity and available GPS position. Cospas-Sarsat satellites and ground stations pass the alert to the appropriate rescue coordination authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-tech-card\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 9px; background: #f4f7f8; text-align: left;\"><span class=\"os-number\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 13px; line-height: 30px; font-weight: 900; text-align: center;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-151\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px;\">121.5\u00a0MHz homing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-152\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\">Once rescue assets are in the area, the homing transmission helps equipped Search &amp; Rescue teams close in on the beacon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-strobe-strip\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 14px; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 9px; background: #14232d; color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #faae0c;\">High-intensity visible strobe:<\/strong> provides an additional visual reference for nearby rescuers, especially at night or in difficult visibility.<\/div>\n<p class=\"os-context-link ai-optimize-153\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; max-width: 820px; margin: 18px auto 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; text-align: center;\">Learn more about 406\u00a0MHz alerting, registration, GPS and homing in the <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">Ocean Signal guide to how Personal Locator Beacons work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-154\"><!-- MODULE 7: PRODUCT COMPARISON --><\/p>\n<section id=\"os-plb1-comparison\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-comparison-title\">\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-155\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Compare Ocean Signal Personal Locator Beacons<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-comparison-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-156\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em;\">PLB1 or PLB3: which suits you?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-157\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0;\">Choose PLB1 for compact, subscription-free satellite distress alerting. Choose PLB3 when you also want AIS alerts to nearby equipped vessels, Return Link Service (RLS) acknowledgement and compatible lifejacket integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-table-wrap\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 14px; background: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(20,35,45,0.12); -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"rescueME PLB1 and rescueME PLB3 comparison\">\n<table style=\"box-sizing: border-box; width: 100%; margin: 0; border-collapse: collapse; background: #ffffff; line-height: 1.5; min-width: 0; table-layout: fixed; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; vertical-align: middle; background: #14232d; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"col\">Compare features<\/th>\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border-top: 5px solid #faae0c; background: #fff7e6; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"col\"><strong>rescueME PLB1<\/strong><br \/>\n<small style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;\">Compact dedicated PLB<\/small><\/th>\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"col\"><strong>rescueME PLB3<\/strong><br \/>\n<small style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;\">AIS + RLS + NFC<\/small><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">No subscription required<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">406 MHz satellite alert<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">121.5\u00a0MHz homing<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">Positioning<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">GPS<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">GPS + Galileo + GLONASS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">AIS local alert<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">RLS return link<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">NFC app status<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">Strobe<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">High-intensity visible<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Visible + infrared<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">Activation<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Manual<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Manual \/ lifejacket\u00b9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">Battery interval<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">7 years<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">Up to 6 years\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<th style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; vertical-align: middle; background: #f9fbfc; text-align: left; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\" scope=\"row\">Operation at \u221220\u00b0C<\/th>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background: #fffbf2; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">24+ hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; color: #212b32; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 14px clamp(7px,1.7vw,20px); overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">24+ hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-158\" style=\"margin: 16px auto 0; max-width: 880px; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; text-align: left;\">\u00b9 PLB3 supports semi-automatic activation when correctly installed in a compatible inflatable lifejacket. \u00b2 Replace its battery 6 years from manufacture or 5 years after entering service, whichever comes first. For both models, follow the battery date and replacement instructions in the manual.<\/p>\n<p class=\"os-choice-note ai-optimize-159\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; max-width: 880px; margin: 24px auto 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; line-height: 1.6; text-align: center;\"><strong>RLS confirms that the distress alert has been received and the beacon\u2019s location determined.<\/strong> It does not confirm that a rescue has been dispatched. Follow the relevant manual for lifejacket installation, testing and activation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"os-action-row\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px;\"><a class=\"os-button\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px; display: inline-block; padding: 13px 22px; border: 2px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 6px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"#product-553\">View PLB1 purchase options \u2191<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"os-button os-button-secondary\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px; display: inline-block; padding: 13px 22px; border: 2px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 6px; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; border-color: #14232d; background: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/products\/plb3-ais-personal-locator-beacon\/\">Explore rescueME PLB3 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-160\"><!-- MODULE 8: ELFSIGHT CUSTOMER REVIEWS --><\/p>\n<section class=\"os-customer-reviews\" style=\"width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1200px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 18px; background: #f4f7f8; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto; padding: clamp(28px,4vw,48px) clamp(16px,4vw,48px);\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-customer-reviews-title\">\n<div class=\"os-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"os-eyebrow ai-optimize-161\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Ocean Signal customer feedback<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-customer-reviews-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-162\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em;\">Trusted by Ocean Signal customers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-163\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0;\">Feedback about Ocean Signal products and service. This combined review feed covers the brand, including products other than the PLB1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"os-plb1-elfsight-slot\" class=\"os-elfsight-slot\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 1px; margin: 0; padding: 0;\" aria-label=\"Ocean Signal customer reviews across products and service\"><!-- Elfsight All-in-One Reviews | OSL.COM Reviews Amalgamated --><br \/>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/elfsightcdn.com\/platform.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"elfsight-app-0f55bb79-4340-48ca-a94e-90eea3fc8554\" data-elfsight-app-lazy=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"os-action-row\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px;\"><a class=\"os-button\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px; display: inline-block; padding: 13px 22px; border: 2px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 6px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"#product-553\">View PLB1 purchase options \u2191<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-164\"><!-- MODULE 9: MEGA BUYER FAQS --><\/p>\n<section id=\"os-plb1-ownership\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; width: 100%; max-width: 1300px; margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto; padding: 0 20px;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-ownership-title\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto 26px; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-165\" style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase; box-sizing: border-box;\">Ready for the journey ahead<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-ownership-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-166\" style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,46px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; box-sizing: border-box;\">Simple to own. Important to prepare.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-167\" style=\"margin: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Choose the correct country coding, register your beacon and learn the operating procedure before your first trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; align-items: stretch; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-top: 4px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 10px; background: #f4f7f8;\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-168\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">Free country programming<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-169\" style=\"margin: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Buy directly from Ocean Signal and country programming is included at no extra charge. Confirm the coding you need when ordering; programming and owner registration are separate steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-top: 4px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 10px; background: #f4f7f8;\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-170\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">Register before you go<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-171\" style=\"margin: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Register the beacon\u2019s unique identity with the authority for its country coding. Keep your contact details, emergency contacts and trip information current.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-top: 4px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 10px; background: #f4f7f8;\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-172\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; box-sizing: border-box;\">Know it before you need it<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-173\" style=\"margin: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; box-sizing: border-box;\">Read the manual, practise locating the controls and use only the specified self-test procedure. Secure the lanyard and check the battery replacement date before travelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-174\" style=\"margin: 22px 0 0; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #405664; box-sizing: border-box;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 8px 10px; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-underline-offset: 3px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/912S-01260-issue-02.23-PLB1-User-Manual.pdf\">Read the PLB1 manual (PDF)<\/a> \u00b7 <a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 8px 10px; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-underline-offset: 3px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/support\/\">Ask Ocean Signal support<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"os-plb1-faq\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; width: 100%; max-width: 1180px; padding: 48px 32px; font-family: inherit; color: #212b32; line-height: 1.6; border: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-top: 6px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 18px; background: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(20,35,45,0.10); margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-faq-title\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto 30px; padding: 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-175\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; color: #925600; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1.7px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Compare, register and carry with confidence<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-faq-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-176\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; color: #212b32; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,44px); line-height: 1.08; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em;\">Your rescueME PLB1 questions, answered<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-177\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32;\">Short answer:<\/strong> PLB1 is a dedicated 406\u00a0MHz Cospas-Sarsat distress beacon. Satellite-capable phones and communicators can add valuable two-way communication, but use different commercial satellite services and device requirements. Register PLB1 with the official 406\u00a0MHz authority for its country coding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; align-items: flex-start; gap: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 340px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-178\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 16px; border-bottom: 3px solid #faae0c; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; color: #212b32; box-sizing: border-box;\">Choosing your beacon<\/h3>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">How does PLB1 compare with a mobile phone or iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-179\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">They solve the same emergency problem in different ways. Ordinary mobile emergency calls still depend on available terrestrial coverage. A compatible iPhone can support interactive satellite emergency messaging, but it requires a charged, working phone, a supported country and model, onscreen interaction and following directions to maintain a satellite connection. The PLB1 is a dedicated, rugged 406\u00a0MHz distress beacon with reserved emergency battery power and 121.5\u00a0MHz homing. When practical, carry both rather than treating either as a universal replacement. Read the full <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/rescueme-plb1-vs-iphone-emergency-sos\/\">PLB1 versus iPhone Emergency SOS comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What is the difference between a PLB and a satellite communicator?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">A PLB is a dedicated one-way distress beacon. The PLB1 sends a 406 MHz alert through Cospas-Sarsat and provides 121.5 MHz homing, with no monthly subscription. Satellite communicators offer features such as two-way messages, check-ins and tracking; service plans and SOS terms depend on the device and provider. <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">Compare PLBs and satellite communicators<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What is the difference between Iridium and Cospas-Sarsat?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Iridium is a commercial communications network used by compatible satellite phones and messengers. Cospas-Sarsat is an international search-and-rescue system for 406 MHz distress beacons. PLB1 uses Cospas-Sarsat, provides no routine two-way communication and needs no distress-alerting subscription.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Does iPhone Emergency SOS use Cospas-Sarsat?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">No. iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite does not transmit a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat beacon alert. PLB1 uses Cospas-Sarsat and adds 121.5 MHz homing for equipped rescue teams. Phone availability and features depend on the model, software and country; see the <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/rescueme-plb1-vs-iphone-emergency-sos\/\">PLB1 versus iPhone guide<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Should I carry a PLB as well as a phone or satellite communicator?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-180\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">For many remote users, yes. A phone is valuable for calls, maps and everyday communication, while a satellite communicator can provide off-grid messaging, tracking and check-ins. A PLB adds a dedicated emergency distress path with long-life reserve power and no distress-alerting subscription. The right combination depends on your activity, risk, local rules and need for routine communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What is the difference between a PLB1 and an EPIRB?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-181\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">A PLB1 is registered for personal use, carried by an individual and manually activated. An EPIRB is designed around vessel-level maritime distress alerting; depending on its model and bracket, it may provide float-free release and automatic activation, and it normally has a longer required transmission duration. A PLB can complement an EPIRB but does not automatically replace required vessel equipment. See the <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">PLB versus EPIRB explanation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Can a PLB1 replace an aircraft ELT?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-182\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">Not automatically. An ELT is aircraft emergency equipment and may be installed and crash-activated, while the PLB1 is a manually activated personal survival beacon carried by a pilot or passenger. A PLB can add a valuable independent rescue-alerting layer, but pilots must check the current ELT, PLB, coding and carriage requirements for the aircraft\u2019s registration, route and operation. See the <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">PLB, EPIRB and ELT guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What is the difference between rescueME PLB1 and rescueME PLB3?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-183\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">Choose PLB1 when minimum size and straightforward 406\u00a0MHz satellite distress alerting are the priorities. The <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/products\/plb3-ais-personal-locator-beacon\/\">rescueME PLB3<\/a> adds nearby-vessel AIS alerting, Return Link Service acknowledgement, NFC status access, an infrared strobe and compatible-lifejacket integration. PLB3 is the more feature-rich marine option when those additional alert and confirmation paths matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 340px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-184\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 16px; border-bottom: 3px solid #faae0c; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; color: #212b32; box-sizing: border-box;\">Buying and getting ready<\/h3>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Is country programming included when I buy direct?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Yes. When you buy directly from Ocean Signal, country programming is included at no extra charge. Confirm the required coding when ordering. You must still register the programmed beacon with the appropriate national authority before use.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Where do I register my rescueME PLB1?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-185\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">Register the beacon with the official 406\u00a0MHz authority for its country coding\u2014normally your country of residence or, where applicable, the country of vessel registration. Registration is free in many markets. Official starting points: <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-406-beacons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Kingdom<\/a>, <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/beaconregistration.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States<\/a>, <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/air-force\/services\/search-rescue\/beacon-registry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada<\/a>, <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/beacons.amsa.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia<\/a>, <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/beacons.org.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Zealand<\/a> and <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.registre406.cnes.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">France<\/a>. For other countries, use Ocean Signal\u2019s <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">country registration guide<\/a> or contact the national authority before use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Why does PLB registration matter?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-186\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">The PLB1\u2019s 406\u00a0MHz message contains a unique 15-digit HEX ID. Registration connects that identifier with owner, emergency-contact and activity information, helping rescue authorities verify the alert and understand who or what they may be looking for. Update the record whenever your contact, vessel, aircraft or emergency information changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-hex-id\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Does my beacon\u2019s HEX ID contain zero or the letter O?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">It contains the number <strong>0 (zero)<\/strong>, never the letter O. A 15-character HEX ID uses only digits 0\u20139 and letters A\u2013F. Copy the identifier exactly when registering your beacon.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-overseas\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Can I use a PLB1 in another country?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-187\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">A correctly coded and registered PLB1 can be activated worldwide through Cospas-Sarsat. Keep emergency contacts informed of your travel plans and check the destination\u2019s rules for beacon registration, country coding, maritime or aviation recognition and required safety equipment before relying on it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-air-travel\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Can I take the PLB1 in hand luggage or checked baggage?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Generally yes, subject to your airline\u2019s rules. The installed PLB1 battery contains 1.65 g of lithium. Prefer hand luggage, keep the beacon switched off and protect it against damage and accidental activation. If your airline permits checked carriage, the same protections are essential. Check with the airline before travelling and have the <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/925S-06053-Issue-02.01-LB7P-PSDS-PLB1.pdf\">PLB1 battery safety data sheet (PDF)<\/a> available.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Does the PLB1 work without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-188\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">Yes. The PLB1 does not depend on a phone, mobile network or Wi-Fi. When activated, it sends a 406\u00a0MHz distress alert and available GPS position through the international Cospas-Sarsat satellite system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Does the rescueME PLB1 require a subscription?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-189\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">No. There are no monthly or annual subscription charges for the PLB1\u2019s 406\u00a0MHz emergency distress function. The beacon must still be registered correctly, maintained and have its battery replaced when required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What is the 406 Survivor Club\u2014and will Ocean Signal replace my PLB1 after a rescue?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Ocean Signal offers a free replacement beacon to PLB and EPIRB owners after a qualifying lifesaving rescue story is approved and shared. Submit your account and supporting images, and follow the team\u2019s eligibility and return instructions. Replacement is subject to programme approval. <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/survivor-stories\/\">See the Survivor Club and submission route<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What warranty is available for the PLB1?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">The PLB1 has a two-year limited warranty. Register the product with Ocean Signal within 90 days of purchase to add three years, subject to the current terms. This warranty registration is separate from registering your beacon with the rescue authority. Keep your receipt and review the <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px; box-sizing: border-box;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/ecomm-policies\/\">Ocean Signal warranty policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 340px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-190\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 16px; border-bottom: 3px solid #faae0c; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800; color: #212b32; box-sizing: border-box;\">Using and maintaining PLB1<\/h3>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What happens after I activate the PLB1?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Activation starts the distress alerting process. Cospas-Sarsat satellites and ground stations route the beacon\u2019s identity and available GPS position to rescue coordination authorities. Equipped rescue teams can use 121.5 MHz homing to close in; the visible strobe adds a visual reference. The PLB1 does not receive acknowledgement or a rescue arrival time.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-location\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">How accurately can rescuers locate a PLB1?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Cospas-Sarsat can determine a beacon\u2019s location from its radio transmission. The PLB1 also sends an encoded GPS position when it has a fix; Ocean Signal quotes typical GPS-position accuracy within 100 metres. These are complementary location methods, while 121.5 MHz homing helps equipped rescue teams locate the beacon nearby. Sky visibility and obstructions affect GPS acquisition, so follow the operating-position guidance in the manual.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Does the rescueME PLB1 float?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-191\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32;\">The standard PLB1 does not float without a flotation pouch.<\/strong> The optional <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/products\/plb1-floatation-pouch\/\">PLB1 Floatation Pouch<\/a> provides buoyancy, but it does not hold the beacon in its operating position. Tether it securely and keep the beacon clear of the water during activation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-au-nz-pouch\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Why do Australian and New Zealand PLB1s have an attached pouch?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Ocean Signal supplies these regional versions with a permanently attached flotation pouch to meet local buoyancy requirements. The pouch helps the beacon float but does not keep it upright for operation. For changes to the attachment or a land-use setup, <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/support\/\">ask Ocean Signal about your exact regional version<\/a> before making alterations.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Can I attach the PLB1 to a lifejacket?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-192\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">The mounting clip can keep the PLB1 accessible, but always follow the lifejacket manufacturer\u2019s installation instructions and secure the beacon with its lanyard. If integrated inflatable-lifejacket activation is essential, compare the <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/products\/plb3-ais-personal-locator-beacon\/\">rescueME PLB3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Is the PLB1 manually or automatically activated?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-193\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">The PLB1 is manually activated and should only be used in grave and imminent danger. Deploy the antenna and follow the instructions printed on the beacon and in the manual. If it is activated accidentally, deactivate it and contact the nearest Coast Guard or Rescue Coordination Centre promptly to report the false alert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-battery\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">How long does the PLB1 battery last\u2014and can I replace it?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">The PLB1 battery is replaceable by an <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/support\/dealer-locator\/\">Ocean Signal authorised battery replacement centre<\/a>, not by the owner. Its replacement interval is seven years, with more than 24 hours of specified operation at \u221220\u00b0C. Replace it <strong>before the marked expiry date<\/strong>, after any emergency activation\u2014even a brief one\u2014or when the self-test shows amber\/orange or a battery-replacement warning. Have it serviced before relying on it again.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">How do I test the rescueME PLB1?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-194\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\">The PLB1 provides beacon and GPS test functions. Follow the exact procedure, timing and permitted test frequency in the current <a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/912S-01260-issue-02.23-PLB1-User-Manual.pdf\">PLB1 user manual<\/a>, because every test uses a small amount of battery capacity and GPS tests are limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-test-flashes\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What do repeated green or amber flashes mean in the beacon self-test?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">A <strong>single green flash followed by another after a pause<\/strong> is the same status result shown twice. Amber means the battery has accumulated use or exceeded its test allowance; the number of flashes in each group indicates the usage band. Have the battery replaced before relying on the beacon again. This describes the beacon self-test: <strong>GPS-test flashes have a different meaning<\/strong>. Use the tables in the <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/912S-01260-issue-02.23-PLB1-User-Manual.pdf\">PLB1 manual (PDF), sections 4.1 and 4.2<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Can the PLB1 send messages, track me or confirm rescue is coming?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">No. PLB1 provides one-way distress alerting, with no routine tracking, check-ins, two-way messaging or RLS acknowledgement. PLB3 adds RLS to confirm receipt and location of the distress alert; that does not mean rescue has been dispatched. Choose a suitable satellite communicator if you also need routine off-grid messages.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"os-plb1-faq-disposal\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(20,35,45,0.07); margin: 0; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #dce4e8; border-radius: 0; background: #ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; cursor: pointer; color: #212b32; font-weight: 800; padding: 17px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">What should I do with a PLB1 that is being permanently retired?<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 28px; width: 28px; height: 28px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 900;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f4; background: #fbfcfd; padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Prevent false alerts by arranging permanent deactivation and battery removal before disposal. Tell the beacon registration authority it is no longer in service, and use appropriate local battery and electronics recycling. <a style=\"color: #212b32; font-weight: bold; text-underline-offset: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/support\/dealer-locator\/\">Contact an authorised service centre<\/a> for instructions: the PLB1 is not user-serviceable, and opening its case invalidates the warranty.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-195\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 930px; margin: 18px auto 0; padding: 17px 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(250,174,12,0.55); border-radius: 9px; background: #fff8e8; color: #405664; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #212b32;\">Important:<\/strong> the standard PLB1 does not float without the flotation pouch, and a personal beacon does not automatically replace any EPIRB, ELT or other equipment required for your vessel, aircraft or activity.<\/p>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; padding: 13px 22px; border: 2px solid #14232d; border-radius: 6px; background: #ffffff; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/news\/what-is-a-plb-personal-locator-beacon-guide\/\">Read the complete PLB guide \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; padding: 13px 22px; border: 2px solid #faae0c; border-radius: 6px; background: #faae0c; color: #212b32; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.6px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"#product-553\">View PLB1 purchase options \u2191<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background: #f4f7f8; border-radius: 18px; border-top: 4px solid #faae0c; padding: clamp(28px,4vw,36px) clamp(16px,3vw,24px); margin: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) auto 0;\" aria-labelledby=\"os-plb1-about-title\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 26px; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-196\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.65; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7b4e0b;\">The people behind your beacon<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"os-plb1-about-title\" class=\"ai-optimize-197\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 18px; font-family: inherit; font-size: clamp(28px,3.7vw,40px); line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: #212b32;\">Who are rescueME by Ocean Signal?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-198\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">rescueME is Ocean Signal\u2019s range of personal and marine safety beacons. Behind every beacon is a specialist team based in Margate, Kent, designing and manufacturing technology that helps people call for rescue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 865px; margin: 0 auto;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ocean-Signal-Team-UK.jpg\" alt=\"The Ocean Signal team outside the company's UK premises in Margate, Kent\" width=\"865\" height=\"354\" \/><figcaption style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #405664; text-align: center;\">Meet the Ocean Signal team in Margate, United Kingdom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 780px; margin: 24px auto 0; text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-199\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: #405664;\">Our work brings together electronic engineering, product development and testing, with customer service and technical support to help you choose, understand and look after your beacon.<\/p>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 12px 28px;\"><a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; color: #212b32; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 750; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/about-us\/\">Get to know Ocean Signal \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; color: #212b32; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 750; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/support\/\">Talk to our support team \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-200\"><!-- Keep dynamic WooCommerce commerce elements under their existing theme or plugin owner. --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-40\" style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; white-space: nowrap; color: inherit; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#os-plb1-customer-reviews-title\" aria-label=\"Rated 4.8 out of 5 from more than 1,000 Ocean Signal customer reviews\"><span style=\"color: #faae0c; letter-spacing: 1px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>4.8\/5 311 customer reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-41\"><strong>The world\u2019s smallest PLB.<\/strong> Global 406 MHz satellite distress alerting with GPS\u2014no mobile signal or subscription required.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-42\"><strong>Helps rescuers find you:<\/strong> 121.5 MHz homing and LED strobe<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-43\"><strong>Emergency-ready:<\/strong> waterproof to 15 m, 7-year battery life and 24+ hours once activated<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-44\"><strong>Free country programming<\/strong> when purchased directly from Ocean Signal<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-45\"><strong>Use it in a qualifying rescue\u2014we replace it free<\/strong> through the <a href=\"https:\/\/oceansignal.com\/survivor-stories\/\">406 Survivor Club<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12446,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1975,685,687,67],"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","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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