ACR ResQLink AIS PLB‑450 – Personal & Marine Rescue Beacon

The ACR ResQLink AIS PLB‑450 is the world’s first personal locator beacon to integrate both 406 MHz satellite distress (COSPAS‑SARSAT MEOSAR) and AIS MOB VHF alerting, allowing nearby boats and vessels to see your precise location instantly. Featuring Return Link Service (RLS), it confirms when your distress alert is received, and NFC smartphone connectivity lets you check beacon status via the ACR app

Equipped with multi‑constellation GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS), intense white & infrared strobes, and a rugged waterproof housing rated to 10 m, it’s built for life at sea. Lightweight at just 190 g and compact (20 × 3.6 × 3 cm), the PLB‑450 features a 5‑year battery life and includes belt or PFD clip mounting. No annual subscription required—just register it with RCCNZ, and you’re ready for global rescue coverage

Available now at Barton Marine—New Zealand’s trusted provider of marine safety gear. ✅ Key Features

Dual distress messaging: 406 MHz satellite AIS MOB

Return Link Service (RLS) with confirmation light

NFC & smartphone app for status check & tests

Multi‑constellation GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS)

White IR strobe for night rescue visibility

Waterproof to 10 m, drop‑tested to 1 m

Lightweight & compact; PFD or belt mountable

5‑year expiry lifespan; easy battery replacement

No subscription—must be registered with RCCNZ ✅ Technical Specifications Feature Specification Type 406 MHz PLB AIS MOB beacon AIS Frequency 161.975 / 162.025 MHz, 1 W EIRP Satellite Tx 406 MHz ±1 kHz, 5 W typical Homing Tx 121.5 MHz (25–100 mW) GNSS Receiver GPS, Galileo, GLONASS Dimensions (L×W×D) 200 × 36 × 22 mm Weight 190 g Battery Li/FeS₂; 5‑year service life Battery Replacement 6 yrs from manufacture or 5 yrs after first use Waterproof 10 m (1 bar) for 1 hr Operating Temp –20 °C to 55 °C Environmental Standards Drop: 1 m six faces; Damp heat: 40 °C @93% Approvals COSPAS‑SARSAT MEOSAR, FCC, RED, Canada, NZ, EU, US