Quick Summary
The ACR ResQLink View PLB425 is a buoyant GPS personal locator beacon for sending an SOS distress signal with GPS position. It uses a 406 MHz Emergency Distress Signal with a 121.5 MHz Homing Signal and does not require a subscription for distress signaling.
This beacon is built for outdoor use and includes visual signaling features with a bright LED strobe light and an infrared strobe light. It also supports pre-canned non-emergency self test and GPS test messages to multiple contacts by text message and email when using the optional 406Link testing subscription.
Key Details
| Detail | Product information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Model | PLB425, the specific version to confirm before choosing an offer. |
| Product type | Personal locator beacon for distress signaling and GPS position transmission. |
| Signal type | 406 MHz Emergency Distress Signal with 121.5 MHz Homing Signal. |
| Buoyant design | The beacon is buoyant, which is an important detail for water-adjacent use. |
| Visual signals | Includes a bright LED strobe light and an infrared strobe light. |
| Testing option | Supports self test and GPS test messages through the optional 406Link testing subscription. |
| Included wearability items | Attachment clips, including a belt clip, oral inflation tube clip, straps and lanyards. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Model: Confirm PLB425 if you need this exact beacon version.
- Signal setup: Check that the 406 MHz distress signal and 121.5 MHz homing signal match what you want in a personal locator beacon.
- Wearability: Review the included clips, straps and lanyards if you want a carry method that matches your gear.
- Testing: If you want SMS and email test messages, compare the optional 406Link testing subscription requirement.
- Buoyancy: If water use matters, the buoyant design is a key feature to confirm.
Compatibility, Size and Fit
This beacon is designed to be carried on the body or attached to gear with the included clips, straps and lanyards. The main fit check is whether the carry method works with your planned clothing, pack, vest or marine gear.
Safe Use and Important Precautions
This is a safety-sensitive device. For distress signaling, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and any relevant emergency procedures for your location and activity. Use the self test and GPS test functions only as directed, and confirm how the optional testing subscription applies before relying on those messages.
Before You Decide
Confirm the PLB425 model, review the included attachment options, and check whether you need the optional 406Link testing subscription. If buoyancy and GPS-based distress signaling are important to your setup, this beacon is built around those requirements.
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