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Originally Posted by 23435ps
There is also one PLB/AIS approved in the US that just went on the market: https://www.acrartex.com/products/re...ocator-beacon/. The PLB capability (same as EPIRB but with less battery life) alerts the SARSAT/COSPAS system and will provide a distress alert to the appropriate SAR system. The AIS capability transmits the local VHF-FM alert that can be picked up by nearby AIS receivers. Thus you have what is in effect a "global alert" and a "local alert" functionality. The unit also transmits on the aircraft distress UHF frequency which provides a homing signal for SAR aircraft. ACR has the only one so far but I am sure the other PLB manufacturers will get there's soon! The PLB/AIS is also designed to be attached to a lifejacket.
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Thanks, hopefully some will do a bit more research to get the big picture on what is truly available.