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PLB Personal Locator Beacon

Not optional in New Zealand backcountry. Signal coverage in Fiordland valleys is effectively nonexistent and a beacon is the only reliable rescue link.

Safety406 MHzNo subscription116 g
Editor score
9.3
out of 10

Quoted specifications

  • 01406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat distress transmission
  • 02121.5 MHz homing signal
  • 03No subscription required
  • 04116 g with 5-year battery life
  • 05Floats and includes lanyard

Best for

Remote backcountry travel anywhere