Product Description
This buoyant Personal Locator Beacon requires no subscription for use and includes a digital display providing live status and GPS coordinates. Whether on land, at sea, or in the air, trust that the ResQLink’s satellite precision and military durability, put rescue in the palm of your hands.
With three levels of integrated signal technology – GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability – the ResQLink View quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites. Additionally, a built-in strobe and infrared strobe facilitate nighttime or other low visibility rescues.
Wherever your adventure takes you, whether it’s a trip to the highest mountain peaks, the most undiscovered terrain, or the vastest of oceans, rest assured that the ResQLink View always activates easily. Simply deploy the antenna, press the on button, and the beacon will do the rest for you. It will effortlessly guide rescuers to within 100 meters or less of your position. Enjoy added peace of mind using the integrated digital display to view live beacon status and GPS coordinates throughout the rescue process.
Due to innovative design elements, multifunction clips can be used in conjunction with the beacon, providing numerous wearability options that address a variety of useful applications. The increased ease of incorporating the ResQLink View on your person, or with your gear, just made all your adventures not just safer, but more convenient too.
As a leader in life-saving products for both professional and recreational use, ACR provides unparalleled safety and peace of mind with the ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacon.
Features and Benefits:
No Subscription Required
GPS and Galileo GNSS
Built-In Buoyancy
Strobe and Infrared Strobe
Global Coverage
MEOSAR Compatible
Small and lightweight
5-year battery life
28 hours Operational Life
Multifunction Clip System Included
Exclusive ACR Skins included with the purchase (customize your beacon and tailor it to your lifestyle and preferred activities)
Name
ResQLink View
Product Description
Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon with Digital Display
Model Number
PLB-425
Application
Hiking, camping, rock climbing, snowmobiling, skiing, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, etc.
Size
4.52” (L) x 2.03” (W) x 1.49” (D)
11.48 cm (L) x 5.16 cm (W) x 3.78 cm (D)
Weight
0.326 lbs (148 g)
Battery
Non-hazmat Lithium batteries (LiMnO₂)
Class
Class 2 Operation (at -4°F / -20°C)
GPS Multi-Constellation Receiver (GPS & Galileo GNSS)
Temperature Range
Storage: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C)
Operating: -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)
Battery Replacement
After 5 years or after emergency use, whichever is first.
Activation
Manual
Buoyant*
Yes
Operational Life**
28 hours
Warranty
5 years
Waterproof
16.40 ft (5m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10m) @ 10 min.
Approvals
Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Europe RED
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 (five)* years from the date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor, materials or return transportation.
Q: What are the differences between the ResQLink 400 and ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacons?
The primary differences are:
The ResQLink View includes a digital display that shows live beacon status and GPS coordinates
The ResQLink View features 28 hours* operational life versus the 24+ hours operational life of the ResQLink 400
When purchased, the ResQLink View includes Exclusive ACR Skins (allows users to customize their beacon and tailor it to their lifestyle or preferred activities)
*Based on test report from an accredited laboratory
Q: How do I register my beacon?
406 MHz Beacons must be registered with the National Authority of the country you live in.
Step 1. Visit our Registration database to find the appropriate National Authority
Step 2. Register with your countries National Authority via Mail, Fax, or for the fastest service register online.
Registration in the United States
The national authority that accepts beacon registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here are three easy ways to register:
1.) The fastest and easiest way to register is online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov . Recommended method. Verify and validate information before submitting.
2.) Mail the registration form with the pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope to:
SARSAT BEACON REGISTRATION
NOAA
NSOF, E/SPO53
1315 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Please print legibly.
3.) Faxing a registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration form to the Fax number on the bottom of the registration form. To reduce the possibility of erroneous entry please verify the legibility of information and validate information on the form to UIN on the beacon before faxing. Please print legibly and in BLACK ink.
All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt. The information you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes only.
A confirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration, and a proof-of-registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information carefully to ensure that the information provided on the label agrees with the information on the beacon and then affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked
Registration outside of the United States
In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country’s national authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent should have assisted you in filling out the forms and sending them to the country’s national authority. Alternatively, visit our Registration database or many countries allow online registration in the International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database (IBRD) at www.406registration.com.
To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country, view the UIN label on the back of the unit. In the event that the beacon is not programmed for your country, the sales agent (if properly equipped) can reprogram the unit for the correct country.
Q: What are my obligations with regard to registering and re-registering my beacon?
A beacon should be registered at the time of purchase or installation. The registration of a beacon is valid for 2 (two) years. The owner should re-register the beacon every two years. If a change of ownership occurs, the original owner must notify the authorities and de-register the beacon before the new owner can register.
Q: Why is it so important for me to register my beacon?
Registering the EPIRB, ELT, or Personal Locator Beacon is required by law in the United States and 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.
Q: I tried to register my beacon but the authorities tell me that it needs a different ID number programmed in. Do I need to send this back to you?
This can be done by any Certified Battery/Service Center. Please have your registration form and beacon available when contacting a Certified Battery Replacement Center for assistance.
Q: Where do I take/send my unit for battery service?
Visit our Battery / Service Locator. Contact the battery/service station for instructions on how to send the beacon to them. Please contact the BRC for the cost of this service.
Q: How do I know when the battery is due for replacement?
There is a battery expiration date label on every beacon.
An example of a Battery Replacement Date is 07/2010