rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon vs Light & Smoke Signal
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The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon and Comet Light & Smoke Signal are both distress signals products certified to MED and USCG. Key difference: Dimensions — rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon is 77 x 51 x 32.5 mm vs Light & Smoke Signal at 375 (H) x 183 (dia) mm.
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
Specification comparison
Specification
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
Light & Smoke Signal
Frequency
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
Homing Frequency
Battery Life
Battery Type
Service Life
GPS
Dimensions
Weight
Temperature Range
Storage Temperature
Waterproof
Strobe
Smoke Duration
Light Duration
Light Intensity
Color
Attachment Line Length
Compatible Lifebuoy Weight
Part Number
Certification comparison
Certification
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
Light & Smoke Signal
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
— Not listed ✓
TC
✓ — Not listed
USCG
✓ ✓
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rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
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