Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3 vs HydroFix HRU

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The Ocean Safety Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3 and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products.

Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3

HydroFix HRU

Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3

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Ocean Safety ·

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ACR Electronics ·

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Specification comparison

Specification	Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3	HydroFix HRU
Frequency	406 MHz
Homing Frequency	121.5 MHz
Battery Life	5 years
Operational Duration	>24 hours
GPS	GPS, Galileo, GLONASS (multi-constellation GNSS)
Activation Depth		1.5 - 4 m
Weight		93.6 g
Dimensions		63 x 86 x 50 mm
Service Life		2 years
Shelf Life		4 years
Release Mechanism		Patented rod system (no battery/blade/pyrotechnic)
Material		Marine-grade polymer

Certification comparison

Certification	Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3	HydroFix HRU
MED	✓	— Not listed
SOLAS	— Not listed	✓
USCG	— Not listed	✓

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Ocean Signal RescueME PLB3

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