Just bought a pair of PLB's to supliment the DSC handheld VHF's.
Here is a picture of one of the PLB's with a VHF, they are tiny.
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Re: PLB's
Not much information about PLBs on here - Do many members use them?
Any thoughts on the Mcmurdo Fastfind 220 V2 PLB with ReturnLink?
Any thoughts on the Mcmurdo Fastfind 220 V2 PLB with ReturnLink?
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Re: PLB's
Yeah, I carry one, thankfully not used in anger yet. Like Chris above have the tiny Ocean Signal PLB1.
Don’t think there’s much between the Mcmurdo/Ocean Rescue in terms of size/effectiveness tbh. However, the latest Mcmurdo with the Galileo ReturnLink feature would be my choice at the moment. Nice to have that little blue flashing light confirming signal received.
Don’t think there’s much between the Mcmurdo/Ocean Rescue in terms of size/effectiveness tbh. However, the latest Mcmurdo with the Galileo ReturnLink feature would be my choice at the moment. Nice to have that little blue flashing light confirming signal received.
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The reassurance of the return link would be comforting if you are awaiting rescue. Could be the difference between hanging on or giving in.
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Re: PLB's
Just searched Amazon UK for PLB - lots of in stock results
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thanks @warder54 ,,, i know there are plenty instock at various places but i have been trying to get the mcmurdo fast find with " return link " as advertised by force four chandlers but showing out of stock . well after some phone calls to various stockists it appears nobody has seen them because they hav,nt got approval by the relevant body(s) and may well never get it . i just liked the idea of knowing that your call for help (return link) flashing blue light had been picked up . can anyone throw any more light on this?
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Their linked in page yesterday showed it was available for pre-order? Is this the one? Happy to try and find out more
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thanks @Sarah for the offer but the man at cactus navigation said he spoke to someone at mcmurdo and they are not available yet . i dont want to pre order and then be left for months waiting for something that may never turn up . so i think for now i will give it another month and if they are still not available plump for an alternative. thanks again
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No worries, I thought they were due to come out last year so intrigued by your info about whether they can get approval. I have a trade contact at Orolia so might do some digging for my own purposes. I agree I wouldn't want to be waiting on pre order once I was able to get out boating.
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