Product Description
Introducing the world’s smallest PLB1
- 30% smaller (typ) by volume
- Lightweight at 116grm
- Easily fits in lifejacket, shirt pocket, backpack, hiking gear, 4x4 glove box
- Retractable Antenna
- 7 Year Battery Life
- 7 year Warranty
- High brightness strobe light >1candela
- 66 channel GPS receiver
- Unique mounting clip and attached flotation lanyard / pouch (NEVER detach the pouch from the PLB - it will sink!)
- Waterproof to 15 metres
- Drop Test to 1 metre
Wherever you are at sea or on land, the rescueME PLB1 provides the reassurance that emergency services can be alerted by the press of a button.
The rescueMe PLB1 can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use.
rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognised worldwide dedicated search and rescue satellite network (operated by Cospas Sarsat). As this is funded by governments there are NO CHARGES to use this service.
When activated in NZ, the rescueME PLB1 transmits your position and your ID to the Rescue Coordination Center in New Zealand and Australia via satellite link. Rescue services are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location.
PLB1 Specifications
406MHz Satellite Transmitter
Frequency: 406040MHz
Tolerance: ±1kHz
Stability: 2ppb/100ms
Output Power: 5watts (nominal)
121.5MHz Homing Beacon
Frequency: 121.5MHz
Stability: ±50ppm
Output Power: 25-100mW PERP
Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light
Light Type: High intensity LED
Output Power: ~1candela
GPS Receiver
Sensitivity Cold Start: -148dBm
Sensitivity Re-acquisition: -163dBm
Satellites channels tracked: 60
GPS Antenna: Microstrip patch
Battery
Type: Lithium Primary
Chemistry: Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Operational Life: >24hours @ -20°C
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C
Waterproof: 15metres at +20°C
Drop Test: 1metre @ -30°C
Dimensions
Height: 77mm
Width: 51mm
Depth: 32.5mm
Weight: 116g
Warranty Information
7 Year Battery LifeProduct Videos
Custom Field
Product Reviews
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Oceans Rescue Me PLB1
Great compact size and weight. Ideal for tramping
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PLB1
Excellent size, weight and cost. Yet to use. Easy to register. Had a couple of queries and emailed Cooee Bay Trading Coy. They responded immediately and answered both queries. Excellent company to deal with.
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Excellent Service
Great communication and excellent fast service. Received PLB and comes with great instructions and easy to register online.
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RescueMe PLB
Great product, cheapest price I could find & amazing customer service! Highly recommend !
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Personal
Excellent product, great service tha nks
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As advertised
Product was exactly as advertised and easy to set up
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Awesome deal
A really good price for a PLB that has a longer battery life than most!
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OCEAN SIGNAL RESCUEME PLB1 GPS LOCATOR BEACON
Brilliant, something I should have had years ago. Now feel safe help is available outside and beyond cell coverage
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Rescueme PLB
Good service from Auckland but I really appreciated talking to the owner in Brisbane who answered some questions for me about registration. I hope not use it of course.
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PLB
Easy and light weigt. Luckily not yet needed to activate
Questions? Please ask us if you have more
Yes it does. It is attached to the PLB with a lanyard (cord), however its primary role is to enable the PLB to float. This way it complies with Au/NZ Standards and can therefore be sold in both countries. If it is removed, the PLB with not float - it will sink!
Yes it will, just the same as any other beacon that is activated in New Zealand or around the world.
The satellite overhead will recieve the signal and transmit the message to New Zealand Maritime. As your emergency contact details are on the New Zealand database, search and rescue authorities will start to coordinate the search. Being activated in New Zealand, means that NZ Maritime will handle the "local" search and rescue.
Yes you can. There is no such thing as "NZ Only" that some retailer may will make you believe. Regardless of the brand and model, they ALL use the same global satellite network. Yes, they will work globally, however you need to be aware that some countries do charge for search and rescue and others like North Korea will not allow them.
The official COSPAS-SARSAT satellite website will provide you with heaps more information: COSPAS-SARSAT Distress Alerting Service.
This website is where all information is to be believed.
