ACR ResQLink View - Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon with GPS for Hiking, Boating and All Outdoor Adventures (Model PLB 425) ACR 2922

Received product in a timely manner but the battery only has 4 years and 3 months left on the battery. Dont advertise 5 years when you dont get 5 years on the battery.

Purchased this to keep us safe when were out and about on our boat or someone elses.

A must have hope I never need it

Bough this thing a couple of days ago, registered the device, test it and it all went good....The next day ( day #2 after purchase) I went fishing with a couple of my friends, I clipped it in my belt before I left my dock, half way through my trip I look and the device is completely gone gone gone, It was rough day out fishing and it the belt clip must have broke from all of the bumps due to the waves while cruising, this device should withstand this type Impact but it failed.

Bought this for my boat due to the many positive reviews. Upon receiving this unit, I registered it online and then proceeded to run a self-test. I ran the test twice and both times it failed to obtain a GPS position lock (be advised that you are only allowed a total of 12 self-tests using GPS due to battery constraints). I was outside with a clear view of the sky, my cell phone and other GPS devices have never had a problem yet here I am about to burn up a 3rd test (leaving only 9 tests). This time I placed the unit on the ground and it was finally able to get a GPS lock, so the act of me holding it in my hand must have been enough to block the signal. I find this very troubling for an emergency beacon where a quick GPS lock would be a basic requirement. Explain to me why the GPS in my truck, and the GPS in my phone, and the GPS in my boat can all quickly obtain satellite locks but this expensive PLB cant do the job? And dont get me started on the fact that the battery cant be replaced (or recharged). Now Im left with 9 tests and questionable GPS accuracy (and fear of performing additional tests). When this unit dies, Im going to be switching brands. Hopefully, I can find a unit that has a rechargeable battery and a GPS that actually works (and I realize that adding a charging port might compromise the weather-sealing, but Qi charging is mainstream now and could easily charge the device without needing a physical charging port). I just hope this thing works if/when I need it to work.

In my opinion, every boater should have one. If you are a hunter or hiker get one. Everyone lost could have been found by coast guard. Avalanches happen so be prepared for what you cant control. I pray I never have to use mine, but I am not afraid to take on the adventure now that I have one.

Nice and compact, good peace of mind for the price

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The customer support is non existent. The unit is not locking onto GPS. Also they are charging more than the value of the unit to switch countries

Got this for Christmas. Registered the unit and tried to conduct their recommended Basic Self Test. Unit failed the Self-Test. I have contacted ACR. I will update this based on how they respond.