A comparison Safelink SOLO PLB V ACR ResQLink PLB

Confidential 2 July 11, 2016 Battery Life Safelink SOLO PLB 6 Years + to end user ACR ResQLink “six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first”, which means 5 years, doesn’t it?

Confidential 3 July 11, 2016 Floating? Safelink SOLO PLB is supplied with a floatation pouch as standard. By good design, the antenna can be deployed even with the buoyancy pouch fitted.

Confidential 4 July 11, 2016 Floating? ACR ResQLink is not supplied with a flotation pouch as standard. And when fitted in one, it stops antenna deployment so what use is it?

Confidential 5 July 11, 2016 Floating? ACR ResQLink + Has integral buoyancy but is bigger as a result, its antenna detail is also proud and a potential catching hazard. Safelink SOLO PLB has a smooth overall finish and is comfortable and safe to carry as a result.

Confidential Pouch Safelink SOLO PLB is supplied with a belt pouch as standard ACR ResQLink has none 6 July 11, 2016

Confidential 7 July 11, 2016 There’s not much in it, as you can see, but ACR forgot to factor in the antenna assembly on the side, or the wrap-around antenna itself. They just measured the size of the casing Size?

Confidential 8 July 11, 2016 It’d be nice if the ACR ResQLink weighed what it says in the brochure. It claims to be 130g but is Actually 141g. Maybe they forgot to weigh the antenna as well as measure it? SafeLink SOLO PLB weighs 164g, so there’s not much in it Weight?

Confidential 9 July 11, 2016 Activation Buttons Safelink SOLO PLB ON and TEST buttons clearly separated ACR ResQLink On and TEST buttons potentially confusing. Instructions for use are on tear-off section of label

Confidential 10 July 11, 2016 Label Safelink SOLO PLB label is firmly stuck to back of product ACR ResQLink label hinged and flapping loose. If it breaks off the activation instructions are lost

Confidential 11 July 11, 2016 Antenna comparison - hinge ACR ResQLink has a hinged antenna, which has to be raised every time you do a battery test Safelink SOLO PLB has no hinge. Antenna remains safely enclosed in housing during tests

Confidential 12 July 11, 2016 Antenna comparison - housing The ACR ResQLink antenna is external, with sharp edges and a small plastic retaining clip hazard

Confidential 13 July 11, 2016 Antenna comparison - housing The Safelink SOLO PLB antenna is completely hidden away, without sharp edges. SMOOTH….

Confidential 14 July 11, 2016 Other Features Safelink SOLOACR ResQLink Altitude Rating40,000 ftNo rating SOS Flash LightYesNo Subscription FreeYes406Link.com* Warranty5 years GPS Self TestYes Flotation PouchYesNo Lanyard includedFull-size neck lanyardWrist lanyard * Subscription fee required for optional non-distress messaging

Confidential 15 Probably the best PLB in the world SafeLink SOLO PLB 112mm 50mm

Confidential 16 Key Features Tough, ruggedised rubber exterior Small size, light weight 50 channel GPS SOS flash light 24 hours tx on 406MHz and 121.5MHz

Confidential 17 Key Features Full range of accessories included as standard: Flotation collar Belt pouch Wrist lanyard

Confidential Tear off red anti-tamper lid Simple 3-stage activation

Confidential Unfurl the antenna Simple 3-stage activation

Confidential Press the ON button Simple 3-stage activation

Confidential SOLO PLB Specification Transmits on 406MHz band at 5W ± 2dB Transmits 121.5MHz homing signal at 50mW ± 3dB PERP Waterproof to 10m for 5 minutes Antenna typeflexible vertical blade Operating temp -20˚C to +55˚C Storage temp -30˚C to +70˚C

Confidential SOLO PLB Specification Battery 6V Lithium metal Battery storage6 years Battery replacementby service centre Standards appliedCospas-Sarsat T.001/T.007 class RTCM SC110 STD ETSI EN AS/NZS NSS-PLB06