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Personal Locator Beacons
Safety is an absolute necessity when you are on the Gulf Coast, whether you are fishing offshore, navigating to the Florida Keys, or exploring the waters of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi. Gulf Coast Outfitters’ Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) provide you with the assurance of fast, dependable distress signaling when every second matters.
We carry trusted brands like ACR, Ocean Signal, and Garmin, including compact handheld beacons, survival kits, and AIS-enabled MOB devices. From the ACR ResQLink™ 435 View RLS to the Garmin inReach® Mini 2 Marine Bundle, our PLBs are built for boaters, anglers, and paddlers who need dependable rescue communication at sea.
You can purchase the most recent USCG-approved PLBs online from Gulf Coast Outfitters. These devices boast features such as two-way communications, GPS location tracking, RLS confirmation, and a long battery life. Ensure that you and your crew are always connected, prepared, and have a lifeline.
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Safety is an absolute necessity when you are on the Gulf Coast, whether you are fishing offshore, navigating to the Florida Keys, or exploring the waters of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi. Gulf Coast Outfitters’ Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) provide you with the assurance of fast, dependable distress signaling when every second matters.
We carry trusted brands like ACR, Ocean Signal, and Garmin, including compact handheld beacons, survival kits, and AIS-enabled MOB devices. From the ACR ResQLink™ 435 View RLS to the Garmin inReach® Mini 2 Marine Bundle, our PLBs are built for boaters, anglers, and paddlers who need dependable rescue communication at sea.
You can purchase the most recent USCG-approved PLBs online from Gulf Coast Outfitters. These devices boast features such as two-way communications, GPS location tracking, RLS confirmation, and a long battery life. Ensure that you and your crew are always connected, prepared, and have a lifeline.
Frequently Asked Question
Yes. All PLBs must be registered with NOAA (in the U.S.) to ensure search and rescue teams can respond quickly when activated.
Most PLBs, like the Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1, have a 5–7 year battery shelf life and provide 24+ hours of continuous transmission when activated.
A PLB is smaller, portable, and designed for individuals, while an EPIRB is registered to a vessel. Many boaters carry both for maximum safety.
Absolutely. Compact models like the Garmin inReach® Mini 2 or Ocean Signal PLB1 are ideal for paddlers and can be carried on a life vest.
Yes. Options like the ACR 2886 AISLink MOB Beacon integrate with onboard systems to provide precise man overboard alerts.
