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ACR Electronics

Shop ACR Electronics, the leader in survival beacons. ACR EPIRBs, personal locator beacons, AIS beacons, and rescue strobes transmit your distress and position to rescuers, life-saving safety gear trusted by mariners worldwide when an emergency strikes. Life-saving signals to rescuers In a serious emergency offshore, a beacon that brings rescuers to your position can save your life, and ACR Electronics is the trusted leader in survival beacons. The line covers EPIRBs that register to your vessel and alert search and rescue with your GPS position over the satellite system, personal locator beacons carried on your person, AIS beacons that signal nearby vessels, and rescue strobes and survival accessories. Built to recognized standards and relied on by mariners worldwide, ACR beacons...

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Shop ACR Electronics, the leader in survival beacons. ACR EPIRBs, personal locator beacons, AIS beacons, and rescue strobes transmit your distress and position to rescuers, life-saving safety gear trusted by mariners worldwide when an emergency strikes.

Life-saving signals to rescuers

In a serious emergency offshore, a beacon that brings rescuers to your position can save your life, and ACR Electronics is the trusted leader in survival beacons. The line covers EPIRBs that register to your vessel and alert search and rescue with your GPS position over the satellite system, personal locator beacons carried on your person, AIS beacons that signal nearby vessels, and rescue strobes and survival accessories. Built to recognized standards and relied on by mariners worldwide, ACR beacons are the kind of essential safety gear that boaters venturing offshore should carry. For serious emergencies far from help, an ACR beacon is a vital link to rescue.

Choosing the right beacon comes down to your boating and coverage. An EPIRB registers to your vessel and is the boat's primary distress beacon, while a PLB registers to a person and is carried on you, useful as a personal backup or for crew. Consider GPS-enabled models for faster, more accurate location, AIS for alerting nearby boats, and a rescue strobe to help searchers spot you. Register the beacon with the proper authority, since registration is essential, and check the battery service life. Review the product details before buying. With an ACR beacon aboard, you carry a vital link to rescue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an EPIRB and a PLB?

An EPIRB registers to your vessel and is the boat's primary distress beacon, while a personal locator beacon registers to a person and is carried on you. An EPIRB is for the boat, a PLB is a personal device. Many offshore boaters carry both for full coverage.

Do I need to register my beacon?

Yes. EPIRBs and PLBs must be registered with the proper authority for your country so rescuers have your information when the beacon activates. Registration is essential and free. Register before relying on the beacon and keep your details current.

Why choose a GPS-enabled beacon?

A GPS-enabled beacon transmits your precise location, which speeds and improves the accuracy of a rescue compared to non-GPS models. For the best chance of a fast rescue, choose a GPS-enabled EPIRB or PLB. Confirm the feature in the product details.

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