PLB with AIS

[Sandy]

I have been ranting on for some time about how I'd like a PLB and AIS on the same device well it is finally here!

https://www.oceansafety.com/product-range/epirbs-sarts-plbs/product/rescueme-plb3

 

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I have been ranting on for some time about how I'd like a PLB and AIS on the same device well it is finally here!

https://www.oceansafety.com/product-range/epirbs-sarts-plbs/product/rescueme-plb3

Big news, thanks for that. However I get lots of dire warnings of Ocean Safety’s Website being dangerous when I try that link, my browser won’t give me access to it. Bizarre, I get something about system clock being wrong. Here’s a link that works:

Ocean Signal rescueME PLB3 Personal Locator Beacon with AIS and Return Link Service

 

[Capt Popeye]

Big news, thanks for that. However I get lots of dire warnings of Ocean Safety’s Website being dangerous when I try that link, my browser won’t give me access to it. Bizarre, I get something about system clock being wrong. Here’s a link that works:

Ocean Signal rescueME PLB3 Personal Locator Beacon with AIS and Return Link Service

Well thank you Capt Robih I am geting that warning about the link that Capt Sandy posted ; the better link does not appear to state a Cost /price ? maybe its still in Company Thoughts ? thanks anyway

 

[Sandy]

Well thank you Capt Robih I am geting that warning about the link that Capt Sandy posted ; the better link does not appear to state a Cost /price ? maybe its still in Company Thoughts ? thanks anyway

Please don't call me captain, I've never held the rank of captain and have no aspirations of doing so at my age.

 

[Capt Popeye]

Please don't call me captain, I've never held the rank of captain and have no aspirations of doing so at my age.

OK not no problems , Skipper ;

 

[bedouin]

A bit of a beast that one isn't it? More than twice the size and twice the price of separate units.

 

[Sandy]

A bit of a beast that one isn't it? More than twice the size and twice the price of separate units.

Did you find a price?

As the unit is designed to fit in your LJ size should not matter. Having two bits of kit only makes stowage and activation difficult.

 

[John_Silver]

MOB1 AIS DSC £265 on Force4 site

Edit: Oh....just spotted that is AIS only.......

 

[bedouin]

Did you find a price?

As the unit is designed to fit in your LJ size should not matter. Having two bits of kit only makes stowage and activation difficult.

I think it is around £500.

It looks to be about 8 inches long and I am not sure it would fit inside the LJ cover for many designs.

 

[Sandy]

I think it is around £500.

It looks to be about 8 inches long and I am not sure it would fit inside the LJ cover for many designs.

Found the data sheet at

https://www.oceansafety.com/images/...c_Sheet_-_FCC_4_PAGE_Web_002_compressed_1.pdf

200mm by 36mm by 30mm. Not that much bigger than the AIS unit I am required when sailing on Lake Solent.

 

[Yealm]

Great news it's finally out.
PS Does anyone have experience of the Garmin emergency Sat phone device that allows you to text (but not talk)

 

[Skylark]

Big news, thanks for that. However I get lots of dire warnings of Ocean Safety’s Website being dangerous when I try that link, my browser won’t give me access to it. Bizarre, I get something about system clock being wrong. Here’s a link that works:

Ocean Signal rescueME PLB3 Personal Locator Beacon with AIS and Return Link Service

Good news indeed, a combined beacon has been a long time coming. Would anyone like to buy my MOB1 ?

 

[john_morris_uk]

The too big claims are not accurate. We have Spinlock life jackets which are as small and compact as anything on the market, yet we managed to put a PLB1 on the one side (RescueMe PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon Ocean Signal) AND an Ocean Signal RescueMe AIS on the other side.


It’s not too much of a squeeze and there’s no strain on the zips.

However having the two in one is a real step forward. I have no doubt it’ll fit in most every lifejacket. It might cost £500 but that’s cheaper than the two devices you have to have for full benefits now. In addition the PLB1 has to be activated manually; only the Rescue Me AIS transmitter is automatically set off as the LJ inflates.

 

[Mister E]

I think it is around £500.

It looks to be about 8 inches long and I am not sure it would fit inside the LJ cover for many designs.

My wife says never trust a man saying something is 8 inches long.

 

[bedouin]

The too big claims are not accurate. We have Spinlock life jackets which are as small and compact as anything on the market, yet we managed to put a PLB1 on the one side (RescueMe PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon Ocean Signal) View attachment 146381AND an Ocean Signal RescueMe AIS on the other side.
View attachment 146382

It’s not too much of a squeeze and there’s no strain on the zips.

However having the two in one is a real step forward. I have no doubt it’ll fit in most every lifejacket. It might cost £500 but that’s cheaper than the two devices you have to have for full benefits now. In addition the PLB1 has to be activated manually; only the Rescue Me AIS transmitter is automatically set off as the LJ inflates.

Yes - but the PLB3 is 200mm long - so almost 3 times the size of the PLB1. I would be surprised if I could fit that (mainly the length) in my LJ without it being distinctly uncomfortable.

I wonder why the AIS ones are so much bigger than the 406 ones - perhaps they need more space for the antenna and/or a more powerful transmitter for the VHF signal.

 

[glynd]

Big news, thanks for that. However I get lots of dire warnings of Ocean Safety’s Website being dangerous when I try that link, my browser won’t give me access to it. Bizarre, I get something about system clock being wrong. Here’s a link that works:

their SSL certificate has expired…. Presumably they will notice next week and sort it out in a hurry

 

[Sandy]

Yes - but the PLB3 is 200mm long - so almost 3 times the size of the PLB1. I would be surprised if I could fit that (mainly the length) in my LJ without it being distinctly uncomfortable.

Do you notice the gas cylinder and firing mechanism?

Does your rib cage bend in the middle?

It might be worth making up a mock up and trying it out.

I for one will be the first in the queue for one as I've been asking that somebody developed one for over two years. I am quite sure Ocean Signal have more feedback than just me asking for such a device (if not I want my name plastered all over it or six for the boat).

 

[bedouin]

Do you notice the gas cylinder and firing mechanism?

Does your rib cage bend in the middle?

It might be worth making up a mock up and trying it out.

I for one will be the first in the queue for one as I've been asking that somebody developed one for over two years. I am quite sure Ocean Signal have more feedback than just me asking for such a device (if not I want my name plastered all over it or six for the boat).

Even a CO2 cylinder is no where near 200mm - but yes when I bring the LJs back for servicing this winter I will have a closer inspection and see.

Now 1 is available I imagine we will see more coming on the market in the next few months - and getting smaller (and cheaper).

 

[john_morris_uk]

Yes - but the PLB3 is 200mm long - so almost 3 times the size of the PLB1. I would be surprised if I could fit that (mainly the length) in my LJ without it being distinctly uncomfortable.

I wonder why the AIS ones are so much bigger than the 406 ones - perhaps they need more space for the antenna and/or a more powerful transmitter for the VHF signal.

It’s 66 mm longer than the rescue-me AIS and we have no problem fitting one of those. In fact it’s the ‘tiny’ PLB1 that is more of a struggle to fit.

 

[westhinder]

Great it is finally available, I have also been looking forward to it for a long time. It was particularly problematic to get the certification, or so I heard, not to make one. I trust the competition will soon be there too, which may have an influence on the price (or not)