Hunting GPS Navigation

PLBs are small portable beacons typically carried by trampers, climbers, hunters and people working in remote areas. A lot of people use PLBs on small boats and for other water-based activities, but most do not float and may not be fully waterproof. Their aerials are often not designed for use in the water. Once activated, PLBs usually have a shorter battery life than EPIRBs.

Introducing the world's smallest PLB

- 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

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 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.

The PLB1 contains Lithium batteries for long operating life. Your battery must be replaced after the expiry date or after the PLB has been activated, even if only for a short period of time. Battery replacement must be done at an Ocean Signal authorised battery replacement centre. Your PLB will require little maintenance except periodic cleaning, if required. Always use a damp cloth to clean the case and dry thoroughly. 

Beacons

Beacons (also known as distress or emergency beacons) are the most effective way of letting people know that you need urgent help and where to find you.

There are different beacon types designed for use in different environments.

- The Personal Locator (PLB) beacon is designed to be carried on the person and can be used in marine and land-based activities.
- The EPIRB (emergency position-indicating radio beacon) is the best type for use on boats and other activities on water.

Why carry a beacon?

- Due to New Zealand's rugged landscape and changeable weather, you can get into trouble very quickly.
- Radios, GPS tracking systems, distress flares, whistles, lights and mobile phones may be useful as a back-up, however, none are as effective as a distress beacon when you need help in an emergency.
- Distress beacons are one of the most reliable ways of signalling that you need help.

Choose the right beacon

Although they all work in the same way, different beacons are designed for use in different environments.

There are three types of beacons:

- EPIRBs (emergency position-indicating radio beacon) are best for boats, ships and other activities on water
- PLBs (personal locator beacon) are for those tramping, climbing, hunting and travelling to remote locations
- ELTs (emergency locator transmitter) are best for aircraft

Get a beacon?

Register your beacon

- It's free and easy
- Registration of your distress beacon is FREE and only takes a couple of minutes. Registrations can be can be submitted online, emailed or downloaded and sent through post. 

It could save your life

- Ensuring your beacon is registered with the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) is vital - a registered beacon means a quicker, more targeted response can be launched.
- RCCNZ may also be able to find out exactly who is with you, how long you have been gone, and whether anyone has any medical conditions. Rescuers will then be in the best position to help you when you are located.

 Get familiar with your beacon before you head out!

- moving your beacon - always make sure that it is in "safe" or "off" mode.
- Read the instruction manual and understand how to operate your beacon
- Check the expiry date for the battery, which is shown on the beacon label -Batteries should be replaced by your supplier or agent
- Make sure your beacon is registered and that your details are kept up to date
- Make sure it's easily accessible

Includes FREE carry case - while stocks last! 

Small but resilient, the ResQLink 400 has been professionally engineered and tested to ensure it can withstand even the harshest elements. This buoyant Personal Locator Beacon requires no subscription for use and can be utilized to enhance your safety in a wide variety of environments. Whether on land, at sea, or in the air, trust that the ResQLink's satellite precision and military durability, puts rescue in the palm of your hands.

Features and Benefits: 

• No Subscription Required
• GPS and Galileo GNSS
• Built-In Buoyancy
• Strobe and Infrared Strobe
• Global Coverage
• MEOSAR Compatible
• Small and lightweight
• 5 year battery life
• 24+ hours Operational Life**
• Multi-function Clip System Included

**Based on test report from accredited laboratory

With three levels of integrated signal technology ‚“ GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability ‚“ the ResQLink 400 quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. Additionally, a built-in strobe and infrared strobe facilitate nighttime, or other low visibility rescues.

Wherever your adventure takes you, whether it's a trip to the highest mountain peaks, the most undiscovered terrain, or the vastest of oceans, rest assured that the ResQLink 400 always activates easily. Simply deploy the antenna, press the ON button, and the beacon will do the rest for you by effortlessly guiding rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position.

Due to innovative design elements, multi-function clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wear-ability options that address a variety of usage applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink 400 on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.  

As a leader in life-saving products for both professional and recreational use, ACR provides unparalleled safety and peace of mind with the ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon.

Get enhanced topographic detail on your compatible device whether you're in the outback or on a main boulevard in the city. This map provides a wide array of topographic information from terrain contours, elevations and summits to coverage of perennial and intermittent lakes, rivers and streams in Australia and New Zealand.

• Provides terrain contours and summit points at 10 m intervals for a more detailed view of the terrain
• Contains more than 105,000 km of tracks, roads and outback trails; also displays 4WD destinations and hydrographic features: lake/river shorelines and perennial and seasonal streams
• Includes built-in DEM data with 3-D shading and route elevation profiles on compatible devices so you can estimate terrain difficulty
• Offers updated and new searchable points of interest in urban, rural and outback areas, including lodging, restaurants, homesteads, parks, shopping and more than 4,000 camping locations

eTrex 10 has an enhanced 2.2 in monochrome display that’s easy to read in any lighting situation. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, eTrex 10 features the legendary toughness that’s built to withstand the elements – be it dust, dirt, humidity or water, none of which are a match for this legendary navigator.

Features:

• Worldwide basemap
• 2.2" monochrome display, easy to read in any light
• GPS and GLONASS satellites for faster positioning
• Paperless geocaching
• 25-hour battery life with 2 AA batteries

Find Fun

eTrex 10 features paperless geocaching by supporting GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also making your geocaching more fun. eTrex 10 stores and displays all the information you need, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs. Simply upload the geocache to your unit and start hunting for caches.

Keep Your Fix

With its high-sensitivity, EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction, eTrex 10 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on eTrex 10 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Go Global

The new eTrex series is the first-ever consumer-grade receivers that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation that will be fully operational in 2012. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to “lock on” to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS. And when using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone.

Specifications:

• Unit dimensions: xHxD: 2.1" x 4.0" x 1.3" (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm)
• Display size: xH: 1.4" x 1.7" (3.6 x 4.3 cm); 2.2" diag (5.6 cm)
• Display resolution: WxH: 128 x 160 pixels
• Display type: transflective, monochrome
• Weight: 5 oz (141.7 g) with batteries
• Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
• Battery life: 25 hours
• Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
• Floats: no
• High-sensitivity receiver: yes
• Interface: USB

Maps & Memory:

• Basemap: yes
• Preloaded maps: no
• Ability to add maps: no
• Built-in memory: no
• Accepts data cards: no
• Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
• Routes: 50
• Track log: 10,000 points, 100 saved tracks

Features & Benefits:

• Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
• Electronic compass: no
• Touchscreen: no
• Barometric altimeter: no
• Camera: no
• Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
• Custom maps compatible: no
• Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): no
• Outdoor GPS games: no
• Hunt/fish calendar: yes
• Sun and moon information: yes
• Tide tables: yes
• Area calculation: yes
• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
• Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no
• Picture viewer: no
• Garmin ConnectTM compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes

Get enhanced detail on your GPs by simply plugging a TOPO Australia & New Zealand Lite card into your compatible unit. Whether you're on a 4WD track in the outback or trekking through Tasmania's wilderness, TOPO Australia and New Zealand Lite provides a wide array of topographic information from terrain contours, elevations and summits to coverage of perennial and intermittent lakes, rivers and streams. It features a searchable database that includes urban, rural and outback points of interest, including food and drink, lodging, fuel, camping locations, caravan parks, shopping, 4x4 locations and more.

Features:

• Provides terrain contours and summit points at 40 m intervals for a more detailed view of the terrain
• Contains more than 105,000 km of tracks, roads and outback trails; also displays 4WD destinations and hydrographic features: lake/river shorelines and perennial and seasonal streams
• Shows national, state and local parks as well as parks and reserve areas
• Includes built-in DEM data with 3-D shading and route elevation profiles on compatible devices so you can estimate terrain difficulty
• Offers updated and new searchable points of interest in urban, rural and outback areas, including lodging, restaurants, homesteads, parks, camping locations and shopping
• Displays updated non-routable road content