Help,I am lost

[Bronko]

Originally Posted by Piscator

An advantage for a PLB is that you could bring it with you when going on someone else's boat.
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Why weren't you wearing it the night KR took us for the scare of a lifetime in the cut? I still have nightmares. I just want to be held.
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[Piscator]

Originally Posted by Bronko

Why weren't you wearing it the night KR took us for the scare of a lifetime in the cut? I still have nightmares. I just want to be held.
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Ha ha! I had it with me, I always bring it. He always brings his on my boat too!
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[niko]

is the plb small enough that you could clip it to your belt and have it not be in the way?

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by niko

is the plb small enough that you could clip it to your belt and have it not be in the way?

Yes, here's the specs on this model:

ACR ResQLink+™
406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
Product Number: 2881
Model Number: PLB-375 (ResQLink+)

At 5.4 oz, the ResQLink+ weighs less than a couple of PowerBars®. And topping at just 4.5", it's smaller than the cell phone in your pocket. Small and mighty, the ResQLink+ is a full-powered, GPS-enabled rescue beacon designed for boaters, pilots and water-borne sportsmen.

With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the ResQLink+™ quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. A built-in strobe light provides visibility during night rescues.

PLBs have been proven tried and true in some of the world's most remote locations and treacherous conditions. Just ask the 400 or so pilots, boaters and back country explorers who were saved by a PLB during a rigorous test program in Alaska. Based in large part on the test results, the federal government approved use of PLBs in the United States in 2003.

Even in extreme conditions and situations, the ResQLink activates easily. Just deploy the antenna and press the ON button. With its powerful 66 channel GPS, the ResQLink+™ guides rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position. And, in the continental U.S., search and rescue personnel are typically alerted of your position in as little as five minutes with a GPS-enabled PLB such as the ResQLink+™.

Two built-in tests allow you to routinely verify that the ResQLink+™ is functioning and ready for use - with the push of a button, you can easily test internal electronics and GPS functionality.

[Raider Ronnie]

Going offshore (or even inshore)
You can never have too much safety gear when bad things happen.
You can certainly not have enough !
Get both.

[Sea Dangles]

I havbe read EPIRB goes on the boat and should be the first option.They have a class 1 and 2,class 1 is auto deployment. Fishing alone at night it would be nice to have something clipped to the vest in case you are discharged from the vessel. I think the smart decision is the epirb and I would never second guess myself for beng too safe.

[smac]

Originally Posted by PRBuzz

Yes, here's the specs on this model:

ACR ResQLink+™
406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon
Product Number: 2881
Model Number: PLB-375 (ResQLink+)

At 5.4 oz, the ResQLink+ weighs less than a couple of PowerBars®. And topping at just 4.5", it's smaller than the cell phone in your pocket. Small and mighty, the ResQLink+ is a full-powered, GPS-enabled rescue beacon designed for boaters, pilots and water-borne sportsmen.

With three levels of integrated signal technology - GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability - the ResQLink+™ quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. A built-in strobe light provides visibility during night rescues.

PLBs have been proven tried and true in some of the world's most remote locations and treacherous conditions. Just ask the 400 or so pilots, boaters and back country explorers who were saved by a PLB during a rigorous test program in Alaska. Based in large part on the test results, the federal government approved use of PLBs in the United States in 2003.

Even in extreme conditions and situations, the ResQLink activates easily. Just deploy the antenna and press the ON button. With its powerful 66 channel GPS, the ResQLink+™ guides rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position. And, in the continental U.S., search and rescue personnel are typically alerted of your position in as little as five minutes with a GPS-enabled PLB such as the ResQLink+™.

Two built-in tests allow you to routinely verify that the ResQLink+™ is functioning and ready for use - with the push of a button, you can easily test internal electronics and GPS functionality.

Ding, Ding, Ding. This thing fits in your PFD pocket. This is what I wore before I retired. Easy to test, and operate. On my list to get before the season starts.