A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) provides reliable emergency signaling when needed in an emergency
A PLB is a crucial safety device for both land and sea activities, including hiking, hunting, boating, and for crews on fishing vessels. After sailing 80,000 miles, Leon shares some of his insights on this safety equipment: “I’ve learned that any safety device, especially an emergency transmitter, must be reliable, accessible, and durable. That’s why I always carry my satellite PLB on the outside of my life vest, not inside, so it’s easy to reach. Whether I’m on my dinghy, paddling, hiking, or adventuring ashore, the PLB is vital.”
The Personal Locator Beacon is simple to use—just one hand is enough. You can activate it quickly by releasing the antenna, pointing it towards the sky, and pressing the button to send an emergency signal via 406 MHz. It transmits your GPS position through satellite systems like GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, along with a homing frequency of 121.5 MHz. The built-in light is visible to both the naked eye and infrared cameras, ensuring visibility at night. Plus, the Return Link Service (RLS) gives confirmation that your distress signal has been received.
The best part? It has an 11-year battery life. Just register your Jotron Tron SA20 PLB in your country of residence, and you’ll have peace of mind on every adventure, whether at sea or on land.
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