ACR ResQLink 400 - SOS Personal Locator Beacon with GPS (Model: PLB-400) ACR 2921

I unfortunately lost my first ResqLink, so this replaced it. I registered it with NOAA and Im all setup again. Great to have when youre out at sea. I kayak a lot and it offers a peace of mind.

Simple design. Easy to use and understand. Thankfully haven’t needed to press button yet but I am ready!!!

The chances of ever needing to use an emergency beacon are astranomically low. 911 cell coverage many times is available when regular cell service is unavailable. But if you travel off the beaten path and need insurance against being in a real life and death situation and having absolutely no other way to call for help (from air/sea rescue) this emergency beacon is light and foolproof.

Bought for hiking and was happy with the unit. Until I went to test and it failed the battery test. Had to drive two hours to the nearest authorized battery replacement dealer; informed it was not the battery, I needed to contact the company about warranty. Good luck! Customer service sucks...if you can even get hold of someone!

This will SAVE YOUR LIFE !!!

I received this as a gift from a family member. On my second jet ski fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico, the unit self activated notifying all me emergency contacts, the US Airforce, and the coast guard. I store the unit in my life jackets zipped pocket. Needless to say, my emergency contacts were terrified I was in trouble. A google search identified a boaters thread where many mentioned similar stories. I’m waiting to hear from ACR now. I’m hoping their customer service has improved from the posts I read. BTW, this seems to be an ACR or design issue; not an issue with this seller.

Accidentally stepped on life jacket it was attached to hunting Arkansas River in middle of nowhere at 4 AM. At 4:05 a.m. Coast Guard in Destin Florida where I live called checking on me and knew my location. They save lives. Only reason for 4 stars is the activation switch could use a more robust cover to help prevent accidental activation.

This is my second PLB from ACR. I still have my first in my sailing bag but, this one is for Winter travel. I drive all accross Washington, Oregon and some of Idaho. Once your away from cities, cell phones become less reliable. I have whitnessed some really terrible accidents in pretty remote areas. This PLB is my Just In Case back up.

Great for peace of mind. Anywhere in the world, any time, you’ll be found if you can see the sky. So please don’t activate it indoors, it must see the skies to see the satellites. As for the guy who strapped it to his jet ski, this made is for terrestrial endeavors. And while it will float, it’s only made for water pressures found at the water surface. They have beacons for marine use. You might as well complain about your jet ski conking out when riding on land. Pick right tool for the right job.

Primary Drawback.. There are no applicable Rescue Response Insurance Plans. Spot, Garmin, etc all have access to services like GEOS. This does not.