The Ultimate Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) FAQ

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The Ultimate Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) FAQ

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Are 406 MHz PLBs, EPIRBs and ELTs used by the military? 12/23/2004 Are there any limitations as to where I can use a PLB? 2/23/2005 Are there any tips or tricks to get the most out of a PLB? 2/24/2005 Are there TSA restrictions on carrying PLBs onto commercial aircraft? 5/17/2007 Can a PLB be set to turn on automatically in an emergency? 6/27/2003 Can a PLB be used more than once? 12/23/2004 Can an EPIRB be used instead of a PLB when hiking? 8/22/2003 Can I carry my PLB onboard a commercial airliner? 5/17/2007 Can I change the PLB battery myself? 6/28/2003 Can I engrave my name into the PLB body? 6/27/2003 Can I ship my PLB via U.S. Mail / UPS / FedEx, etc.? 7/18/2007 Can I specify in "additional data" a personal website where I maintain additional profile or itinerary information? 8/26/2006 Can I travel overseas with my PLB? 8/22/2003 Can I use a US registered PLB anywhere in the world? 8/26/2006 Can I use any external GPS with any PLB? 7/18/2007 Can I use my U.S. PLB in another country? 6/28/2003 Can my PLB be pinged by an SAR to locate me if I don't show up at a scheduled time? 5/17/2007 Do I have to do anything special for GPS to work? 6/28/2003 Does buying a PLB with the morse code P encoded per US rules mean it may not work outside the US, or is this just extra information? 8/26/2006 For how long will a PLB transmit? 6/28/2003 How do I activate (turn on) my PLB? 6/29/2003 How do I know if the place I will be hiking supports PLBs, and the Search and Rescue crew has the proper equipment to find me? 8/26/2006 How do you hook up an external GPS to a PLB? 6/27/2003 How do you test a PLB? 6/28/2003 How much will a replacement battery cost? 6/28/2003 I have a PLB from another country.  Can I use it in the U.S.? 6/28/2003 I have an old 121.5 MHz EPIRB. Is it worthwhile keeping it to use in conjunction with a new 406 MHz PLB? 5/17/2007 I live in the U.S. but primarily travel overseas. Should I Purchase a U.S. PLB and register it here. 2/22/2005 If I take a US registered PLB to a foreign country - will it still notify local SAR? 8/2/2005 If my vehicle breaks down where there is no cell coverage, can the PLB be used to summon help? 2/20/2007 Is a PLB practical for a man overboard situation when the rescue response must be fast? (because of cold waters) 8/2/2005 Is a PLB waterproof? 6/28/2003 Is it possible to have a PLB send signal to a local receiver? 3/8/2004 Is it possible to measure remaining battery power? 11/24/2003 Is there a required or recommended service interval for a PLB? 6/28/2003 May a PLB have two or more country codes? 12/23/2004 What are the operating temperatures for a PLB? 6/27/2003 What are the storage temperatures for a PLB? 6/28/2003 What happens if the GPS doesn’t work? 2/23/2005 What if I or somebody else turns on my PLB by mistake? 6/27/2003 What if I turn on my PLB, then circumstances change and I don’t need rescuing? 6/28/2003 What is the cost for using a PLB 3/8/2004 What is the penalty for knowingly generating a false or hoax PLB alert? 6/27/2003 What is the replacement interval for a PLB Battery? 6/28/2003 What is the service life of a PLB battery? 6/27/2003 What kind of battery is used in PLBs 3/8/2004 When is it illegal to use a PLB? 6/28/2003 When should I use my PLB? 6/28/2003 Where can I find FCC regulations for PLB's? 3/8/2004 Who will find and rescue me in countries other than the US. 11/24/2003 Why must a PLB be registered? 6/28/2003 Will a PLB float? 6/28/2003 Will a PLB work from in the interior of a boat? 6/27/2003 Will a PLB work from inside a life raft with a radar reflective canopy? 7/7/2003 Will a PLB work from inside my car? 2/23/2005 Will a PLB work if I am at the bottom of a canyon or hanging on the side of a sheer cliff? 6/28/2003 Will a PLB work if the antenna is partially submerged under water? 6/28/2003 Will a PLB work in the jungle? 6/27/2003 Will a PLB work inside a building? 6/27/2003 Will a PLB work inside a cave? 6/27/2003 Will a PLB work inside a life raft? 7/7/2003 Will a PLB work under a forest canopy? 6/27/2003 Will a PLB work under snow (from avalanche)? 12/23/2004 Will a PLB work under water? 6/28/2003 Will I be penalized if I or somebody else turns on my PLB by accident? 6/27/2003 Will salt water hurt a PLB? 6/27/2003 Will using a PLB interfere with using 121.5 MHz for a Mayday call or to communicate with Search and Rescue? 6/28/2003

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