406 MHz  GPS Personal Locator Beacon

Product No. 2897
Model No.: PLB-300
FCC ID: B66ACR-PLB-300

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  • Smallest, lightest, most function-rich PLB alerts Search and Rescue to your precise location in an emergency.
  • Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency).
  • Exclusive built-in GPS technology is finely tuned for optimum performance.
  • 100 meter position accuracy when GPS coordinates are present.
  • Easy to activate by novice user, simply deploy antenna to reveal “ON/OFF” activation button, hold for 1 second.
  • PLB has circuitry, battery power/voltage and GPS acquisition test features built in.
  • Exceeds required 24 hour operating life at -20°C (-4°F), typical operating life: 40 hours @ -20°C (-4°F), 8 hours @ -40°C (-40°F).
  • Attachment clip mounts to back of PLB to easily clip onto life jacket, belt, backpack, etc.
  • Flotation pouch attached to prevent loss if dropped in water, easy to remove from pouch, simply pull down on lanyard.
  • Bungee lanyard allows for PLB to be easily secured preventing loss, comfortable to wear around neck.
  • ACR beacons are used by the U.S. military, U.S. Coast Guard, NATO and Arctic explorers.
  • Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements for Category 1 (buoyant) PLBs, tested to 5 meters.
  • High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing.
  • 5-year limited warranty.
  • 5-year replacement life lithium battery. 
Size:   1.25 x 5.81 x 2.31 in (3.71 x 14.75 x 5.8 cm)
Weight:   10.4 oz. (345g) with flotation pouch
Material: High impact engineered plastic
Color: Hi-Viz Yellow
Operation: Deploy antenna, Press “ON/OFF” button for 1 second
Waterproof: 33 ft (10 m)
Certification: COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC 
Limited Warranty: 5 years
Battery Type: Lithium - 5-year replacement life (NON-HAZMAT)
Modulation: AM
Radiated Power: 5 watts +2dB (406 MHz) 50 mW +3dB (121.5)
Operating Life: +24 hours @ -20°C (-4°F)
Typical Operating  Life:

40 hours @ -20°C (-4°F)
8 hours @  -40°C (-40°F)