RescueME PLB

Introducing the world’s smallest PLB.

Wherever you are at sea or on land, the rescueME PLB provides the reassurance that emergency services can be alerted by the press of a button.

The rescueMe PLB 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 the rescueME PLB1 transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location.

NB: Bogong also hires PLBs

FEATURES

• 30% smaller (typ) by volume
• Easily fits in lifejacket
• Retractable Antenna
• 7 Year Battery Life
• 7 year warranty
• High brightness strobe light >1candela
• 66 channel GPS receiver
• Unique mounting clip and flotation pouch

TECHNICAL SPECS

406MHz Satellite Transmitter

• Frequency................................................................................ 406.040MHz
• Tolerance............................................................................................ ±1kHz
• Stability..................................................................................... 2ppb/100ms
• Output Power................................................................... 5watts (nominal)
• Modulation....................................................... Phase ±1.1radians (peak)
• Emission Designator................................................................. 16K0G1D
• Encoding .................................................................................... Bi-phase L
• Data Rate.......................................................................................... 400bps
• Duration.............................................................................................. 520ms

121.5MHz Homing Beacon

• Frequency...................................................................................... 121.5MHz
• Stability............................................................................................. ±50ppm
• Output Power................................................................. 25-100mW PERP
• Modulation.......................................................................... Swept Tone AM
• Emission Designator................................................................... 3K20A3X
• Modulation Depth.......................................................................... 85-100%
• Sweep Range................................................................... 400Hz – 1300Hz

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 .................................................................................. 1metre @ -30°C

Dimensions

• Height .................................................................................................77mm
• Width....................................................................................................51mm
• Depth................................................................................................32.5mm
• Weight....................................................................................................116g

Standards

• Cospas-Sarsat..................................................................... T.001 / T.007
• ETSI............................................................................................EN302 152
• RTCM.............................................................................................SC11020
• FCC....................................................................................CFR47 part 95K

(All specifications subject to change without notice)

NB: Looking for an EPIRB? EPIRBs are now known as PLBs.