ACR ResQLink AIS PLB‑450 – Personal & Marine Rescue Beacon

The ACR ResQLink AIS PLB‑450 is the world’s first personal locator beacon to integrate both 406 MHz satellite distress (COSPAS‑SARSAT MEOSAR) and AIS MOB VHF alerting, allowing nearby boats and vessels to see your precise location instantly . Featuring Return Link Service (RLS), it confirms when your distress alert is received, and NFC smartphone connectivity lets you check beacon status via the ACR app 

Equipped with multi‑constellation GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS), intense white & infrared strobes, and a rugged waterproof housing rated to 10 m, it’s built for life at sea . Lightweight at just 190 g and compact (20 × 3.6 × 3 cm), the PLB‑450 features a 5‑year battery life and includes belt or PFD clip mounting . No annual subscription required—just register it with RCCNZ, and you’re ready for global rescue coverage 

Available now at Barton Marine—New Zealand’s trusted provider of marine safety gear.

✅ Key Features

• Dual distress messaging: 406 MHz satellite + AIS MOB 

• Return Link Service (RLS) with confirmation light 

• NFC & smartphone app for status check & tests  

• Multi‑constellation GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) 

• White + IR strobe for night rescue visibility 

• Waterproof to 10 m, drop‑tested to 1 m 

• Lightweight & compact; PFD or belt mountable 

• 5‑year expiry lifespan; easy battery replacement  

• No subscription—must be registered with RCCNZ  

✅ Technical Specifications