ACR ResQLink View RLS - SOS Personal Locator Beacon

Name: ACR ResQLink View RLS - SOS Personal Locator Beacon Review
Item: ACR ResQLink View RLS - SOS Personal Locator Beacon
Rating: 4.8
Author: DigitalTribe

Personal Locator Beacon with GPS — one button press sends your exact coordinates to rescue services anywhere on earth.

4.8(78 reviews)

$529.95typical price range

Best for

Any boater who wants personal protection regardless of what happens to the vessel. Essential for solo sailors, offshore passages, and anyone who goes overboard.

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Our Verdict

The ResQLink View is the PLB we recommend for every boater. It is small enough to clip to a life jacket, works anywhere on earth, and gives rescue services your exact GPS coordinates with one button press. Pair it with the ACR GlobalFix V6 EPIRB for the vessel — this one is for you personally.

What We Like

Works anywhere on earth — no cell signal or VHF range required
Clips to life jacket or belt for personal protection
Integrated GPS pinpoints your exact location
Built-in strobe light for visual rescue aid
24-hour battery life once activated

Watch Out For

Must be manually activated — not auto-deploy like an EPIRB
Requires free NOAA registration before use

EPIRB vs. PLB — What Is the Difference?

An EPIRB is registered to the vessel and can auto-deploy when submerged. A PLB is registered to a person and must be manually activated. If you go overboard and are separated from your boat, the EPIRB stays with the vessel — your PLB goes with you. That is why serious boaters carry both.

How It Works

Activate the ResQLink View by extending the antenna and pressing the distress button. It acquires GPS and transmits your exact coordinates on 406 MHz to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network. Rescue coordination centers receive your position typically within minutes, anywhere on earth.

Registration Is Required

All PLBs must be registered with NOAA before use — it is free and takes five minutes at beaconregistration.noaa.gov. Registration links your PLB to your personal information, which dramatically speeds up rescue response.