rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon vs ODEO Distress Flare
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The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon and Daniamant ODEO Distress Flare are both distress signals products. Key difference: Battery Type — rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon is Lithium vs ODEO Distress Flare at 4x L91 Lithium or 4x AA Alkaline.
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
Specification comparison
Specification
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
ODEO Distress Flare
Frequency
406.040 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
5 W
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
Battery Life
>24 hours
Battery Type
Lithium
4x L91 Lithium or 4x AA Alkaline
Service Life
7 years
GPS
66-channel
Dimensions
77 x 51 x 32.5 mm
Weight
116 g
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +70 C
Waterproof
15 m
Strobe
High-intensity LED, >1 candela
Detection Range
3 (up to 6) nautical miles
LED Specification
830nm, 10mW/sr x 5
Water Tightness
IP68, 75m for 1 hour
Drop Height
2 m
Material
ABS
Color
Orange
Buoyant
Yes
Certification comparison
Certification
rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
ODEO Distress Flare
MED
✓
— Not listed
TC
✓
— Not listed
USCG
✓
— Not listed
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rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon
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