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Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 $299 + Delivery (Free to Most Areas) @ Snowys

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Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 $299 + Delivery (Free to Most Areas) @ Snowys
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Store RepSnowysOutdoors on 01/11/2022 - 10:25 snowys.com.au (502 clicks)
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Priced to clear - this epic deal is only available for a limited time (ends 29/11/2022)

Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1
RRP $419, Was $349… Now $299!

Features

If your adventure takes you out onto the seas, or off the grid when you’re on land - then it’s important to make sure you can get help if you need it. The PLB1 from Ocean Signal will reassure you that the global emergency services will be notified at your distress at the press of a button.

You can use this device with just one hand, and it has a spring loaded flap to cover the activation button so you don’t accidentally press it. The PLB1 comes with no additional charges, as it works with the government-funded Cospas Sarsat rescue satellite network. If you’re in danger and you activate this device, your position and your ID will be transmitted via satellite link to a rescue coordination centre.

The floatation pouch included will keep it from sinking in water, and this device is waterproof to 15m. Whether you’re heading out into the bush, or out on the water, the PLB1 from Ocean Signal will give you the peace of mind on your adventure.

  • No subscription needed
  • Waterproof to 15m
  • Link via satellite to emergency services
  • Fast accurate positioning
  • 7-year battery life
  • Flotation pouch
  • No subscription necessary
  • High-density candela strobe
  • Easy deployed antenna
  • Operates with single hand
  • Operates on the global Cospas Sarsat rescue system

Specs:

  • In Use Dimensions: 7.7H x 5.1W x 3.25D cm
  • Packed Dimensions: 7.7H x 5.1W x 3.25D cm
  • Material: Rugged Plastic
  • Waterproof: Submersible to 15 Metres for 1 Hour
  • Output Power: 406 MHz Satellite | 121.5 MHz Homing Signal | 66 Channel GPS Receiver
  • Batteries: Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
  • Run Time: > 24hrs
  • Battery Replacement Interval: 7 Years | After Emergency Use
  • Approvals: Cospas−Sarsat T.001 / T.007 | ETSI EN302 152 | RTCM SC11020 | FCC CFR47 part 95K
  • Tests: Beacon Once Monthly | GPS Once Annually
  • Weight: 0.116 Kg
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  • shbshb on 01/11/2022 - 10:34

    Bought one of these quite a few years ago now. Nice and small and easy to use which hopefully you never need to do.

    Not sure about other units but I had the battery replaced recently which cost $195, seems pretty expensive to me. As I said, not sure about other units/brands, maybe that's just standard.

    • eDust on 01/11/2022 - 11:35
      +2

      $195 for a replacement battery is average. They have to be certified by the manufacturer to replace the battery, they also run a diagnostics test and have to sign off on it passing. It's a piece of safety equipment so you're paying for the assurance and legal liability.

    • Cupa Bundy Drinker on 01/11/2022 - 11:37

      Yes, servicing battery in PLB/EPIRB is, usually, a good opportunity to buy a newer model.

      • eug on 01/11/2022 - 11:42
        +6

        Yes, servicing battery in PLB/EPIRB is, usually, a good opportunity to buy a newer model.

        Yup it's the perfect excuse to upgrade. But don't chuck the old one, buy a battery and replace it yourself and let your hiking buddy carry it as a backup. That way if you slip down a cliff with the PLB your buddy can still call for help from the top.

  • akula on 01/11/2022 - 10:41
    -8

    With latest iPhone 14 satellite features, there might some clearances coming our way.

    • Monsta-AU on 01/11/2022 - 11:18
      +2

      Unless your iPhone can broadcast a 121.5Mhz signal, it's useless in a SAR situation.

      Sure, you might be able to SMS your GPS coordinates but aircraft coming to you will be looking for the magic frequency to find you directly. You will have drifted on the seas and by the time they get to you - even only an hour - you can be 10nm away from your location & that's why you need VHF signals for location.

      Sure, your iDevice might help somewhat but can then hinder. These devices are designed to be reliable and work correctly for SAR to locate and retrieve you. I would not rely on anything other than these while offshore.

    • eug on 01/11/2022 - 11:35
      +2

      When you slip and fall and crack the screen on your iPhone, or ran the battery down taking photos all day, you'll wish you had a dedicated device that works with one button press and doesn't require aiming the device at a satellite.

    • blitz on 01/11/2022 - 12:02
      +1

      No way would I rely on my iPhone. PLB/EPIRB all the way. Not a bad price this, either.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/11/2022 - 13:59
        +1

        Or Garmin inReach mini

    • eDust on 01/11/2022 - 12:30
      +4

      No. The iPhone 14 is using a very limited set of Globalstar satellites covering USA and the southern half of Canada only (below 62 degrees latitude), on the S and L bands. It's only for US & Canadian customers for now. And there'll be a subscription fee (you get a 2 year trial). So it really won't help us in Australia.

      Having said that, the technology is changing fast and Apple already has an agreement with Globalstar to use their Band 53 (2.4GHz) so in a few years everything will change. Chinese phone manufacturers are also working on similar tech with the BeiDou satellites, and StarLink will also eventually become available on phones, it's all coming soon.

      PLBs like the one above (and EPIRBs) use the Cospas-Sarsat constellation which covers most of the earth using the 406MHz band (121MHz was retired a few years ago). AMSA (an Australian government department) manages our side of it and has a mandate to ensure all activations are responded to, so that's your lifeline.

      If you want something more practical (2 way messaging) have a look at the Garmin InReach devices, they use the Iridium constellation which covers Australia and are great little devices. There's a fee to use the network but you get good coverage. It wouldn't completely replace a PLB for emergencies, more of a complimentary device.

  • Cupa Bundy Drinker on 01/11/2022 - 12:10

    Same price at Snowys eBay. As well a free delivery with eBay plus, and I see a $10 discount code there.
    And you still can buy some swap gift card with 20x points (effectively 10% discount) at Woolies and swap them for eBay ones. So, $261, if you work hard.

  • LePhasme on 01/11/2022 - 12:44

    Does anyone know, how quick responder answer a call from a beacon like that?
    Like let's say there is an accident with someone unconscious in a remote area without signal, is it better/allowed to use this or you should put the person in your car if possible and drive until you have signal to call 000?

    • Daniel Harris on 01/11/2022 - 14:29
      +1

      EPIRB gets very high priority and they will go to the location where you pressed the button. They'll use whatever is fastest or most appropriate. Helicopter if you're in the bush for example (and it's available). Personally I probably wouldn't push the button if I had a car I could drive somewhere, as I'm stingy and don't want to buy a new EPIRB. However, in a real emergency, I'm definitely pushing the button!

    • eDust on 01/11/2022 - 14:32
      +4

      There's no easy answer. A PLB/EPIRB is a last resort device - it's better to call 000 if you can get a signal (mobile phones will use any network to call 000, not just the one you're subscribed to). But if that's not practical then activate the PLB. In most cases a helicopter will be dispatched and depending on how far you are from the nearest airport it could be an hour or more. If you're somewhere easy to reach by road then maybe no helicopter.

      When you buy a PLB (or EPIRB for boats) you need to register it (it's free) and add a list of emergency contacts. You should always tell these people your plans before you leave home. If there's an emergency they'll be contacted to help assess the situation. Because these devices are one-way only, they won't know what's wrong so they might send a doctor with the rescue crew, assuming the worst.

      If there's bad weather (a storm) don't expect help to be so fast, you'll have to wait it out.

      And it's worth getting ambulance cover (or health insurance). Some of the rescues are done by NSW Police which are free, but some are done by NSW Ambulance (I only know about NSW, sorry people in other states) and you'll be charged as per normal ambulance fees which can be expensive, insurance will cover it.

      It's worth doing a first aid course, it'll help you assess the emergency and keep someone alive long enough for medical help to arrive.

      • eug on 01/11/2022 - 17:30

        When you buy a PLB (or EPIRB for boats) you need to register it (it's free) and add a list of emergency contacts. You should always tell these people your plans before you leave home.

        The same page also lets you fill in your trip details so the rescuers will know what your plan was, so it helps to be detailed there too.

  • SwedishChef on 01/11/2022 - 15:30

    Any reason these are being cleared out?

    • Store RepSnowysOutdoors @ Snowys Outdoors on 01/11/2022 - 16:47

      G'day SwedishChef,
      To be honest, we bought way too many for what we needed. Cheers, Laine

  • eug on 01/11/2022 - 17:31

    What is the expiry date for the battery on these?

    • eug on 16/11/2022 - 15:20

      If anyone's wondering, it's Dec 2029.

  • Spending2Much on 02/11/2022 - 04:55

    Have been looking for a Garmin InReach for my solo motorbike treks.

    On the water, definitely have one of these, for that cost, I certainly would.
    Have an older ACR ResQlink PLB that's out for date and for the cost that's been quoted, cheaper to get one of these, sent home, than to send mine away to get battery replaced and re certified and re sent back to me…. unfortunately

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