rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
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The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to MED and USCG. Key difference: Battery Type — rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon is Lithium vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light at 2x AA Lithium (L91).
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Specification comparison
Specification
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Frequency
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
Homing Frequency
Battery Life
Battery Type
Service Life
GPS
Dimensions
Weight
Temperature Range
Storage Temperature
Waterproof
Strobe
Light Intensity
Visibility Range
Beam Pattern
Battery Life (30C)
Battery Life (-1C)
Drop Test Height
Activation Type
Material
Certification comparison
Certification
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
— Not listed ✓
TC
✓ — Not listed
USCG
✓ ✓
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rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
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