Personal locator beacons (PLBs) and emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) are tools that most boaters hope they will never have to use, but they can literally save your life. Able to ...
Some people have a lot of confusion about the use of EPIRBs and PLBs and the mechanisms by which they work. Emergency beacons transmitting an SOS signal along with GPS coordinates became available in ...
When Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) are activated in emergency situations the system transmits vessel identification information to rescuers. Traditional EPIRBs rely on satellite ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two weeks ago the fishing boat Carol Ann was supposed to be back in Brunswick, GA after a 4 day fishing trip. In that time the Coast Guard has called off its search and the ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard needs boaters and mariners to prepare before Hermine hits, in order to keep everyone safe. In an audio message released by Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Kelley, 7th Coast ...
If you’re still lugging around the most common and least expensive type of Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, which broadcast in the 121.5/243 MHz range, it’s time to replace them. These ...
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) have saved the lives of countless mariners by helping rescuers find vessels and souls in distress. Now a new generation of EPIRBs with integrated ...
From EPIRBs to advanced marine electronics, today’s boating gear blends safety, navigation, and comfort into smarter, more durable designs. Whether you’re venturing offshore or cruising inland waters, ...
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Where to install an EPIRB

The best location for an EPIRB depends on the type of beacon and your boat. Courtesy ACR Electronics I strongly recommend an EPIRB for boaters who not only venture far from shore, but for those who ...
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan anticipates setting Port Condition Zulu at 8 p.m. Monday in the U.S. Virgins Islands due to the possibility of gale force winds from Tropical Storm Karen ...
Illegal dumping and storing of these expired items has resulted in the activation of some emergency response beacons and spot fires at council's local landfill. It has been confirmed that unnecessary ...