EPIRBs and PLBs
EPIRBs, officially known as Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons, are designed to save your life if you get into trouble by alerting rescue authorities and indicating your location anywhere in the world. Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are similar to EPIRBs, but they are designed to be carried on a person. Learn all about EPIRBs and PLBs.
EPIRBs
EPIRBs and PLBs are designed to save your life. Find out what they are, how they work and why every boater needs one.
EPIRBs and PLBs are designed to save your life. Find out what they are, how they work and why every boater needs one.
What Exactly is an EPIRB?
EPIRBs and PLBs are designed to save your life. Find out what they are, how they work and why every boater needs one.
EPIRBs and PLBs are designed to save your life. Find out what they are, how they work and why every boater needs one.
How EPIRBs Work
EPIRBs and PLBs are designed to save your life by transmitting a distress signal to international search and rescue satellites. Find out how they work and why every boater needs one.
EPIRBs and PLBs are designed to save your life by transmitting a distress signal to international search and rescue satellites. Find out how they work and why every boater needs one.
Should You Purchase an EPIRB or a PLB?
EPIRBs and PLBs are similar, yet different in important ways. Use this as a guide to decide which one is best for you.
EPIRBs and PLBs are similar, yet different in important ways. Use this as a guide to decide which one is best for you.
The Best EPIRB or PLB to Buy
Any type of EPIRB or PLB is better than nothing, but find out which one the Coast Guard recommends for all boaters.
Any type of EPIRB or PLB is better than nothing, but find out which one the Coast Guard recommends for all boaters.
How to Register an EPIRB or PLB
If you purchased an EPIRB or PLB, it must be registered with NOAA. Here's how to do it.
If you purchased an EPIRB or PLB, it must be registered with NOAA. Here's how to do it.