ACR ResQLink 400 - SOS Personal Locator Beacon with GPS and Global Coverage - Designed to Alert Search and Rescue Efforts for Any Outdoor Emergency - Ideal for Hiking, Hunting, Boating, Fishing
ACR ResQLink 400 - SOS Personal Locator Beacon with GPS and Global Coverage - Designed to Alert Search and Rescue Efforts for Any Outdoor Emergency - Ideal for Hiking, Hunting, Boating, Fishing
406 MHz Distress and Homing Dignals Providing powerful alerts to rescuers. ensuring your location is quickly identified for a fast and accurate response.
LED Strobe and Infrared Strobe Ensures maximum visibility in low-light and nighttime conditions. making it easier for rescuers to find you in any environment.
Global Coverage / Cospas-Sarsat / MEOSAR Offers global coverage. ensuring rescue capabilities via Cospas-Sarsat and MEOSAR satellite systems.
GPS and Galileo GNSS Featuring GPS and Galileo GNSS. this device ensures precise location tracking. providing accurate position data to support efficient and timely rescue operations.
ACR Electronics. Inc. is the leading development center for emergency beacons that are designed with one purpose: to save lives. Through our combined technology expertise in the marine. aviation. outdoor and military markets. we design and manufacture cutting edge rescue beacons and survival gear.
Since 1956. ACR's wide range of survival products have been the choice of NASA. the U.S. Military. the U.S. Coast Guard. and everyday explorers and adventurers across the globe. ACR builds products that are made to perform during expeditions of all sizes.
The ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon offers reliable search and rescue with GPS. 406 MHz. and 121.5 MHz signals. ensuring accurate position tracking. It features a strobe for low-visibility rescues. easy deployment. and versatile wearability. providing safety and peace of mind in any adventure.
Product DescriptionBuoyant Personal Locator Beacon without Digital DisplayBatteryNon-hazmat Lithium batteries (LiMnO₂)Battery ReplacementAfter 5 years or after emergency use. whichever is first.GPSMulti-Constellation receiver (GPS and Galileo GNSS)ActivationManualBuoyantYesWaterproof16.40 ft (5m) @ 1 hr.. 33 ft (10m) @ 10 min.Operational Life24+ hoursCompact. Resilient & Ready for AdventureSmall but resilient. the ResQLink 400 has been professionally engineered and tested to ensure it can withstand even the harshest elements. This buoyant Personal Locator Beacon requires no subscription for use and can be utilized to enhance your safety in a wide variety of environments. Whether on land. at sea. or in the air. trust that the ResQLink's satellite precision and military durability. put rescue in the palm of your hands.
What are the differences between the ResQLink 400 and ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacons?
The ResQLink View includes a digital display that shows live beacon status and GPS coordinates. featuring 28hrs operational life versus the 24hrs of the ResQLink 400.
How do I register my beacon?
In the U.S.. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) handles beacon registrations. Register easily online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov – the fastest and recommended method.
Why is it so important for me to register my beacon?
Registering your EPIRB. ELT. or Personal Locator Beacon is required by law in the U.S. and most countries. It helps Search and Rescue teams identify you and access your travel details. speeding up response time in an emergency.
How do I know when the battery is due for replacement?
There is a battery expiration date label on every beacon.
An example of a Battery Replacement Date is 07/2010
Can 406 MHz beacons be used anywhere in the world?
Yes. 406 MHz beacons can be used anywhere in the world. including the Poles.
Unique Distress Signal
- 406 MHz Frequency: Both EPIRBs and PLBs transmit a distress signal on the globally recognized 406 MHz frequency. ensuring their signals are picked up by Search and Rescue Satellites (SARSAT.)
- HEX ID (Unique ID): Each beacon sends a unique digital code. known as the HEX ID or Unique ID. This code is used to identify beacon registration information. including the owner. type of vessel (for EPIRBs). emergency contacts. and trip plans.
Satellite Communication and Ground Stations
- Satellite Relay: Once the distress signal is detected by satellites. it is relayed to Local User Terminals (LUTs). ground stations that process the data.
- Positioning: The LUT calculates the location of the distress beacon and transmits the decoded alert to the Mission Control Center (MCC.)
Rescue Operations
- Investigation and Dispatch: The RCC investigates the distress alert. reaches emergency contacts. and dispatches the nearest SAR teams to the location.
- Rapid Response: SAR teams are deployed quickly to the distress location. providing timely rescue operations and ensuring survivor safety.
About Us
ResQLink 400: Search & Rescue. Anytime. Anywhere.
Technical Specifications
Engineered for Extreme Conditions. Offering Reliable Rescue In Any Environment!
What are the differences between the ResQLink 400 and ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacons?
How do I register my beacon?
Why is it so important for me to register my beacon?
How do I know when the battery is due for replacement?
Can 406 MHz beacons be used anywhere in the world?