Personal Locator Beacons Comparison

ResQLink+™ 406 GPS

ResQLink™ 406 GPS

AquaLink™ 406 GPS

AquaLink™ View 406 GPS

SARLink™ 406 GPS

SARLink™ View 406 GPS

Product Number288128802882288428832885
Model NumberPLB-375PLB-375PLB-350BPLB-350CPLB-350BPLB-350C
Size1.6 x 1.9 x 4.5” (4.1 x 4.8 x 11.4 cm)1.3 x 1.9 x 3.9” (3.3 x 4.8 x 9.9 cm)2.3 x 5.8 x 1.45” (5.9 x 14.8 x 3.7 cm)2.3 x 5.8 x 1.45” (5.9 x 14.8 x 3.7 cm)2.3 x 5.8 x 1.25” (5.8 x 14.8 x 3.2 cm)
Weight5.4 oz (153 g)4.6 oz (130 g)9.2 oz (261 g) with lanyard9.2 oz (261 g) with lanyard8.9 oz (252 g) with lanyard8.9 oz (252 g) with lanyard
Battery, ClassClass 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteriesClass 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteriesClass 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteriesClass 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteriesClass 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteriesClass 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 useReplacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency useReplacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency useReplacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency useReplacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency useReplacement 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 required 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)Exceeds required 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
Battery, Storage-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)-40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
Battery, Typical Performance30 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)30 Hours @-4°F (-20°C)35 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)30 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)35 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)30 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
MaterialEngineered polycarbonate blendEngineered polycarbonate blendEngineered polycarbonate blendEngineered polycarbonate blendEngineered polycarbonate blendEngineered polycarbonate blend
ColorACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
ActivationManualManualManualManualManualManual
Operation2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky2 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 requirements16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements
ApprovalsCospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, Australia, New ZealandCospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, Australia, New Zealand.Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New ZealandCospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New ZealandCospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New ZealandCospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, R&TTE, New Zealand
Limited Warranty5 years5 years5 years5 years5 years5 years
Lead FreeYesYesYesYesYesYes
AccessoriesDouble-sided Attachment Velcro Strap IncludedOptional Flotation Pouch P/N 9521Attachment clip includedAttachment clip includedBelt clip included, Optional flotation pouch available (P/N 9504)Belt clip included, Optional flotation pouch available (P/N 9504)
406Link.com60 self tests/12 GPS tests60 self tests/12 GPS tests
Radiated Power5W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)5W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)