ResQLink PLB

G'day David,

Yes as you indicate the ResQLink PLB isn't the floating model, but you can submerge the unit to 5 metres for up to 1 hour, so it will be fine attached to your pack for creek crossings etc.

G'day Cathie,

Great question! The ResQLink PLB unit uses the COSPAS-Sarsat global frequency so there is no issue with the unit operating across the globe. The difficulty is that you need to seek the approval of local authorities to use the device in each country that you travel to. Once you have approval, you then need to register your details in each country that you visit to ensure they have your trip and contact details available. The challenge is that some countries won't approve certain units for varying reasons.  

G'day Frank,

In Australia, it's not compulsory to register your PLB, but it's strongly advised. If you didn't the signal will still be picked up and responded to but it may cause a delayed response. Let's say for example you're out hiking, and being a responsible hiker you've given your emergency contact a copy of your plans. When you activate your beacon the Aust Maritime Saftey Authority will call your registered emergency contact before they do anything else. As you can imagine this will give them the info they need to plan a much more efficient rescue. You can read more about it on the AMSA website here - http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/registration/index.asp 

If you're heading overseas you'll need to research the individual countries you're heading to as they'll all probably have different requirements. The beacon will still work and be picked up, but you'll want to understand how individual countries will react when they get the signal. 

G'day Pawel,

I've run down to the shop floor and doubled checked these. The dates range from June 18 through to September 18 but I suspect all the stock in our warehouse for shipping is closer to September as we move through more stock online than in the shop. 

G'day Liz,

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, an Australian Government department, monitor all PLBs in Australia, including the ACR ResQLink PLB. You need to register with the authority before going away on your trip. If you want to learn a little more about how they conduct rescues, you can check out the Authorities website here. 

G'day Rose,

ACR's promise of replacing their ResQLink PLB if you ever need rescuing is the same right around the world. So, if you do need rescuing, they'll give you a new one free of charge!

G'day Dale,

As it currently stands, a replacement battery for the ACR ResQLink PLB can cost you anywhere between $150-200, depending on who you go to. In 5 years' time, your guess would be as good as mine when it comes to price. 

G'day Paul,

Yes, there is a carry pouch included, but it does not make this particular PLB float. 

G'day Lachlan,

The ACR ResQLink PLB comes with a wrist lanyard attached and this can be removed if you wish to attach something else. The attachment point isn't big enough to put a carabiner through, but you could attach it to the existing wrist lanyard.

G'day Jeff,

As far as we can find, the battery for the ResQLink has to be changed by an authorised battery service provider. There only seems to be one authorised battery replacement centre in NSW (which I found through this link) which is M.O.S.S Australia Pty Ltd.

To find out more, just have a squiz at the manual here, or the ACR website for more information. 

I've checked the packaging and is says this product is made in the U.S.A by an American company called ACR Electronics, Inc. 

G'day Alan,

Great question! Every PLB unit uses the same global frequency so there is no issue with the unit operating across the globe. The difficulty is that you need to seek the approval of local authorities to use the device in each country that you travel to. Once you have approval, you then need to register your details in each country that you visit to ensure they have your trip and contact details available.

The challenge is that some countries won't approve certain units for varying reasons. Manufacturers try to seek pre-approval on your behalf (you'll note pre-approved authorities in the specifications list on our website for the units we sell). If an authority isn't listed, this doesn't necessarily mean approval has been denied, rather that it likely hasn't been sought.

G'day Abhi, 

I've just checked the stock we have of the ACR ResQlink PLB's, and what we currently have were manufactured in 2017. 

G'day Zach, 

I have just double checked on the packaging of the stock that we have, and yes this PLB has been programmed to use in Australia.