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Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1 Reviews

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The RescueME PLB1 is the world's smallest PLB and provides the reassurance that emergency services can be alerted by the press of a button, wherever you are at sea or on land. The units unique mounting cradle and strap means it can be easily fitted into your lifejacket or onto a belt, taking up minimal space and ensuring it is easily accessible. It can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use & the retractable antenna is easily deployed by simply pulling it out gently. When activated the rescueME PLB1 transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to your are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location to assist prompt rescue. Features & Specifications 30% smaller by volume than other PLBs on the market Easily fits in lifejackets or can be kept in a pocket Includes mounting clip/strap Waterproof to 15m High intensity LED strobe light >1candela 66 channel GPS receiver for fast & accurate positioning Retractable Antenna Transmission Frequencies: 406MHz & 121.5MHz Operation Life: >24hours @ -20oC  Operating Temperature Range: -20oC to +55oC Drop Proof: 1metre @ -30oC 7 Year Battery Life & 5 year warranty To see User Manual Click Here Dimensions Height: 77mm Width: 51mm Depth: 32.5mm Weight: 116g All EPIRBs and PLBs sold by Force 4 are pre-programmed with the UK country code and are therefore eligable for registration with the UK Beacon Registry. Whilst they will function anywhere around the world, the first authority to be contacted in an emergency situation would be the UK Coastguard Agency in Falmouth. Non Uk residents will need the EPIRB/PLB to be re coded ( programming fee applicable) to their country code and registered with their countries Beacon registry. Please also note that the EPIRBS we sell are not compliant with AMSA regulations and therefore cannot be supplied into, or registered in, Australia. PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR VIDEO AND PRINTED CATALOGUE MAKES REFERENCE TO A FLOATTION POUCH BEING INLCUDED, BUT OCEAN SIGNAL NO LONGER SHIPS THIS ITEM WITH THE PLB1.  

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Would you recommend this product to a fellow boater? Yes
What activity do you use this for? Motor/Power Boat
Location Dorset
Small, lightweight and simple to use.
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Posted 6 months ago
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Would you recommend this product to a fellow boater? yes
What activity do you use this for? Dinghy, Kayaking
Location Scotland
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Posted 2 years ago
How would you rate the quality of this product?
How would you rate the description of the product?
Would you recommend this product to a fellow boater? no
What activity do you use this for? Sail
Location UK and Mediterranean
Well, I don't see how I can. Until I have to use it in anger, which I hope never happens, I won't know if it was the right choice. It certainly looks good: compact and easily portable (but that's why I picked it anyway so no surprise). So, to move on to the next questions, I can't rate the quality because I haven't used it and hope I never will; I would not recommend it, not just for that reason, but because I never recommend anything - what works for me may not work for others. Mind you, the description was really accurate!
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Posted 3 years ago
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Would you recommend this product to a fellow boater? yes
What activity do you use this for? Sail
Location Clyde
Small lightweight easy to use
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Posted 3 years ago