Friday, July 29, 2011

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

SATELLITE3 406™ EPIRB Provides a Powerful Way Out of Trouble At Sea

MIAMI, FL-With two levels of integrated signal technology-a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capacity plus the option to upgrade to GPS positioning with a cable interface- the new SATELLITE3 406™ introduced by Cobham Beacon Solutions-ACR Products offers a cost-effective, hard working EPIRB for users in both the commercial and recreational marine industries.

Now available in Europe, the SATELLITE3 406™ has received Wheelmark Certification. The certification, in accordance with EU MED (Marine Equipment...

ResQLink Personal Locator Beacon

NOW FCC APPROVED Introducing the World's Smallest 406 MHz PLB, The ResQLink™

FT LAUDERDALE, FL-Small and light enough to hold comfortably in one hand yet powerful enough to guide rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position in a life-threatening emergency, The ResQLink™ 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), manufactured by Cobham Beacon Solutions-ACR Products, makes its North American debut.

At just 4.6 oz (130 g) and 3.9 in (10.0 cm) tall, the ResQLink™ offers a lot of punch in the smallest and lightest package...

USCG Advisory: Upgrade to GPS enhanced EPIRBs

From the United States Coast Guard Monday, May 23, 2011

When Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) are activated in emergency situations the system transmits vessel identification information to rescuers. Traditional EPIRBs rely on satellite Doppler Shift to identify the distress location. There are a wide variety of Coast Guard approved EPIRBs on the market but many do not have the most up-to-date feature: the ability to... Read More

Monday, July 25, 2011



SEASONED CANYONEERING FAMILY USE ACR PLB IN EMERGENCY

Note to Reader - Verteran climber LeRoy Anderson of Salt Lake CIty and his canyoneering party rely on ACR's MicroFix Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) when daughter-in-law suffers a broken leg.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

ACR / Artex Products Announce 406Link.com

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-Cobham Beacon Solutions - ACR Products has announced the launch of a new subscription-based satellite self test service, 406Link.com, now available to current and new owners of 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), and Emergency Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs).

Available in two service plans, 406Link.com now gives those owning 406 MHz emergency beacons the ability to send non-distress messages for the first time via text/e-mail to family and friends, letting...

3 Boynton Beach men rescued off the coast of Bahamas

Rescue beacon credited with saving lives ACR Product Used: AquaFix Personal Locator Beacon

Updated May 25, 2011

New Video from CBS Channel 12 in West Palm Beach

From WPTV Channel 5

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