SARLink™ View 406 GPS

Personal Locator Beacon
Model Number: PLB-350C / Part Number 2885

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Promotion _Icon _80x 80The SARLink™ broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are, but who you are. The onboard GPS can fix your position to within 100 meters and then utilizes a powerful 406 MHz signal to relay your distress call to orbiting SAR satellites. As local Search and Rescue is deployed, a separate homing signal and integrated LED strobe light guide rescuers to your location.

The SARLink™ View takes PLB technology one step further with its breakthrough digital display. In an emergency, the high-visibility screen provides automatic prompts for optimizing the beacon and confirms critical data such as your exact GPS coordinates, data bursts and remaining battery power.  Additional functionality allows the user to test and view GPS coordinates multiple times with minimal impact on useful battery life.
 
Calm in the Storm
The SARLink™ View's digital display provides a measure of calm in an emergency, displaying critical data so that you know the beacon is working to summon help.
 

  • Most sensitive internal GPS in the industry, pinpointing your exact location faster than standard GPS-enabled PLBs
  • High efficiency electronics = performance you can count on
  • Professional grade design tested and built for years of backcountry use
  • Feature-rich self-test display
  • Super Bright LED Strobe
  • Onboard 66-Channel GPS
  • Typical Performance 30 Hours
  • Made in the U.S.A

Increase the functionality of your SARLink View with optional 406Link.com non-emergency
messaging service.

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It called for help and potently saved two lives
July 12, 2011 | By By Zylerman From Modesto, CA Via REI.com

In a life threatening situation the ACR Electronics Sarlink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon by ACR did exactly what it was suposed to do, it called for help and potently saved two lives. the price is so worth it if it saves your life.

This, like my other ACR products, is well engineered
July 12, 2011 | By PA Pilot from York, PA via REI.com

This, like my other ACR products, is well engineered and a "required" piece of gear in my personal survival bag. I fly all over Pennsylvania and it goes with me along me. The Cessna I fly still has a 121.5 ELT, so this 406 MHz PLB just makes commonsense. [...] You only need to use this during an emergency. Press the button and SAR is still notified! One a bit more up front, but you get the same basic result..... a RESCUE!

Great item
July 12, 2011 | By Cambria808 from Honolulu, HI via REI.com

Great item to get if you wanna go for hiking and just have a long paddle of kayaking. I would recommend this to a friend.

Built very well and easy to use
July 12, 2011 | By From Sportys.com

This is built very well and easy to use. I have worked Citation Avionics for 10 years and have seen several ELT's and know a good product like this is worth it. Several of us at the shop pitched in and bought this for a friend who left to go fly in Alaska.

Works perfectly, every time!
July 11, 2011 | By Jamess

I spend a Lot of time alone in the back country of Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Indeed a PLB that I can depend on to work perfectly when I need it because my life depends omit. So far, after one year of use my Sarlink Vue fills the bill. I've sent scores of test messages and every single one of them was received by the parties who "have my back" when I'm out adventuring. This replaced a personal "messenger" which failed more times than it worked. With the Sarlink view you know unequivocally that your signal has been transmitted. I'm definitely going to take a look at the new Resqlink when it becomes available as ACR is the industry standard and I'm always looking to drop a few ounces from my pack.


Product Number2885
Model NumberPLB-350C
Weight8.9 oz (252 g) with lanyard
Battery, ClassClass 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries
Battery, Replacement IntervalReplacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use
Battery, Operational LifeExceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
Battery, Typical Performance30 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
Battery, Storage-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
MaterialEngineered polycarbonate blend
ColorACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
ActivationManual
Operation2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky
Waterproof16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements
Radiated Power6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)
AccessoriesBelt clip included, Optional flotation pouch available (P/N 9504)
ApprovalsCospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New Zealand
Limited Warranty5 years
Lead FreeYes

Warranty Length:  5 Years

This product is warranted against factory defect in material and workmanship for a period of 5 (five)* years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor, materials or return transportation.

For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at :

ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645.

Email: service@acrelectronics.com, Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087, Telephone: +1 (954) 981- 3333.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification by other than the manufacturer.  The COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph. The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages. In order to place the warranty in effect, choose a form above and complete it entirely. Or you may fill out the registration card accompanying your product (if applicable) which must be returned to ACR Electronics, Inc. within ten days of purchase.

*Five Years for the following products:  EPIRB, PLB ,  S-VDR,  SSAS. 

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Q: Whats the difference between the AquaLink models and the SARLink Models?

The quick answer is flotation.

The AquaLink and AquaLink View Personal Locator Beacons are buoyant so you can retrieve them should you ever accidentally drop them in the ocean, lake or in a river.

The SARLink and SARLink View Personal Locator Beacons have a slimmed down back case to make them slightly smaller but these models will not float.

Q: What do PLBs do?

Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are distress radio beacons which transmit location information about individuals directly to Search and Rescue forces letting them know that the owner is in grave and imminent danger.

Q: Where can I purchase a beacon?

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Q: Can 406 MHz beacons be used anywhere in the world?

Yes, 406 MHz beacons can be used anywhere in the world, including the Poles.

Q: Is there a subscription fee for beacon registration or rescue service?

Beacon registration is free, should you ever have to activate your beacon, rescue is free in most parts of the world.

Q: When do you use a Beacon?

Most Search-and-Rescue (SAR) organizations instruct that beacons are satellite signaling devices of last resort, for use when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave with imminent danger and the loss of life, limb, eyesight or valuable property will occur without assistance.