Ocean Signal rescueME PLB3 AIS (Personal Locator Beacon)
Your worldwide link to emergency services.
THIS IS A GRADE A PRODUCT. This grade of device is in excellent condition and appears like new. The outer packaging has some damage, which is why it cannot be listed as new. The product itself is pristine and includes all original accessories.
The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB3 a powerful Personal Locator Beacon with the combined technology of AIS and Return Link Service built-in.
Please note in order to program the device for Germany or Spain an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number is required. However if you don't have this, please note we will be able to send you a UK programmed device for you to register in the UK.
With the introduction of Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality, Return Link Service (RLS) technology, and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities in one 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), the rescueME PLB3 represents a significant step forward in the evolution of these life-saving devices.
The merging of 406 MHz and AIS distress messaging effectively pairs both global and local rescue, thereby maximising access to the most effective rescue resources available.
The addition of NFC allows for mobile app connectivity and interaction with the PLB that has never been possible before.
Key Features:
- Return Link Service (RLS) Compatible – Confirms to the user that a distress message has been received by rescue services
- AIS Locating Signal – Enables nearby vessels to quickly identify and locate the user
- Simple Life Jacket Integration – Designed for easy installation on standard life jackets
- Multi-Constellation GNSS Support – Uses GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS for faster and more accurate positioning
- 5-Year Battery Life – Long-lasting battery with minimal maintenance requirements
- Rugged and Waterproof Design – Built to withstand harsh marine environments
- 24-Hour Operational Capability – Provides continuous distress signaling for up to 24 hours when activated
- MEOSAR Compatible – Works with the Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue satellite system for rapid detection
- Visible and IR Strobe Lights – High-intensity visual and infrared strobes improve day and night detection by rescuers
Included in the Package (DEPENDING ON GRADE):
- PLB3 Personal Locator Beacon
- Belt / webbing attachment bracket
- Life jacket oral tube attachment bracket
- Activation tape
- Antenna rewind tool
- Attachment lanyard
- Slider (armed) cover
- User manual and documentation
Register your PLB3
Registering your Personal Locator Beacon is required by law in most countries. Registering is very important because should your beacon ever be activated, it is how Search and Rescue Teams will know who you are, and contacts provided may be able to supply information about your specific travel plans. In the absence of this information, it may take longer for a search-and-rescue operation to begin.
All Personal Locator Beacons sold by GTC are pre-programmed with the UK country code. Whilst they will function anywhere around the world, the first authority to be contacted in an emergency situation would be the UK Coastguard Agency in Falmouth with whom the PLB would be registered. Please contact us if you wish to have your PLB shipped with configuration for use in a country other than UK.
Please note that PLBs will not work underwater and should be used in a canister if you intend to carry at a depth exceeding the maximum depth stated in the technical specification.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 x 3.6 x 3cm |
| Weight | 190g |
| Satellite Transmitter Frequency | 406.040MHz |
| Tolerance | ±1kHz |
| Output Power | 5 watts (nominal) |
| Stability | 2ppb/100ms |
| Modulation Phase | ±1.1 radians (peak) |
| Emission Designator | 16K0G1D |
| Encoding | Bi-phase L |
| Data Rate | 400bps |
| Duration | 520ms |
| Homing Beacon Frequency | 121.5MHz |
| Homing Beacon Stability | ±50ppm |
| Output Power (Homing Beacon) | 25–100mW PERP |
| Modulation | Swept Tone AM |
| Emission Designator (Homing Beacon) | 3K20A3X |
| Modulation Depth | 85–100% |
| Sweep Range | 400Hz – 1300Hz |
| Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light | High intensity LED |
| Output Power (Strobe Light) | ~1 candela |
| Battery Type | Lithium |
| Primary Chemistry | Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO₂) |
| Operational Life | >24 hours @ -20°C |
| GPS Receiver Sensitivity (Cold Start) | -148dBm |
| GPS Receiver Sensitivity (Re-acquisition) | -163dBm |
| Satellite Channels Tracked | 60 |
| GPS Antenna | Microstrip patch |
| Operating Temperature Range |
Company Info
Business Name: Global Telesat CommunicationsBased In the UK
Member Since 14th Feb 2008
