ACR ResQLink View PLB-425 Personal Locator Beacon
The ACR ResQLink View (model PLB-425) is a buoyant 406 MHz GPS personal locator beacon with an integrated digital display, holding Cospas-Sarsat and FCC approvals. The unit is factory-programmed for U.S. registration with NOAA and is carried by individual mariners, hikers, and aviators who need subscription-free emergency distress signaling.
Technical Specifications
| Distress Frequency | 406 MHz |
|---|---|
| Homing Frequency | 121.5 MHz |
| GNSS | GPS and Galileo |
| Operational Life | 28 hours minimum |
| Battery Replacement Interval | 5 years or after emergency use, whichever is first |
| Operating Temperature | -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C) |
| Waterproof Rating | 16.4 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr.; 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. |
| Weight | 0.29 lbs |
| Dimensions | 5 x 2 x 2 in |
| Buoyancy | Self-buoyant (floats) |
| Approvals | Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada, RED, AMSA |
| Warranty | 5 years from date of purchase |
| Subscription Required | None |
Compatibility & Applications
- Fits offshore and coastal boating applications as a personal-carry emergency beacon.
- Registers with NOAA via beaconregistration.noaa.gov for U.S.-programmed units.
- Pairs with MEOSAR-compatible satellite infrastructure for global rescue coverage.
- Mounts on person or gear via included multi-terrain multifunction clip system.
- Carries in kayaking, hunting, fishing, and general aviation environments where a single device must cover land and water use.
A mariner overboard in low-light conditions benefits from both the built-in visible LED strobe and infrared strobe, which the digital display confirms are transmitting GPS coordinates live — a concrete advantage the ResQLink View holds over non-display PLB models in the same product family.
