Will a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) work overseas?
I'm starting to do some solo hiking here in Italy, and I'm going to buy a PLB soon. I was wondering if I went to Germany or Australia for example, if I activate the beacon will the beacon still get me the emergency services I would need? Thanks!
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What happens if you activate a PLB?
If the PLB has been registered, RCCNZ match the unique signal to their database and get in contact with the registered emergency contact person to gather more information. The PLB also transmits a second signal on 121.5 MHz which allows aircraft to finely search for the beacon.What is the range of a PLB?
Channels. Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) devices operate on frequencies between 406 MHz and 406.10 MHz. You can operate a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) device in any place where the FCC regulates radio communications.Can you use your phone as a personal locator beacon?
Unfortunately, there aren't any apps that can turn your phone into a personal locator beacon. Cell phones aren't made to communicate directly with satellites \u2014 at least not yet. Any existing emergency response apps need a cellular connection to get you the help you need.What are the two types of personal locator beacons?
What are the different types of PLBs?- 121.5MHz and AIS \u2013 predominantly the 121.5MHz will be used for alerting, with the AIS used to track and locate.
- VHF DSC and AIS \u2013 similarly to the previous, VHF DSC will be used for alerting with the AIS used to track and locate.
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