Thread: Plb

Originally Posted by Moutere

Ben-tard
The main difference between a PLB and an EPIRB is the EPIRB has to be waterproof and float.
EPIRBs are generally much larger than a PLB.

Know some epirbs get set off if they get dunked in water as well, safety feature in case your boat goes over and ou don't get the time to grab it. Think this is what is in planes as well but there's are set off by a large 'bump' plenty of aviators that could correct me

From the instructions for my kti plb, seems maritime nz are the rescue coordination centre here and they pass it on to SAR

Yes
PLB, a small 406 beacon that transmits for a minimum 24 hours.
EPIRB, a 406 beacon that floats and transmits for a minimum 48 hours.
ELT, a 406 beacon with a G switch that may also transmit on 121.5/243

Originally Posted by Moutere

Yes
PLB, a small 406 beacon that transmits for a minimum 24 hours.
EPIRB, a 406 beacon that floats and transmits for a minimum 48 hours.
ELT, a 406 beacon with a G switch that may also transmit on 121.5/243

If you ever activate one, NEVER switch it off and on thinking you are saving battery power. As Moutere stated, PLB's are designed to transmit for a minimum of 24 hours and so once activated not only the satellite needs to pick up your signal, but the PLB also transmits a VHF signal for the chopper overhead and the LandSAR ground trackers.

Home
Is the site to register your Beacon. Pretty straight forward and painless.

Originally Posted by ROKTOY

Home
Is the site to register your Beacon. Pretty straight forward and painless.

No it's not.. Home

You can even phone them as well.

Or download the Printable Registration form below, fill it in and post, email or fax your form to:
Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand
PO Box 30050
Lower Hutt 5040
Fax: +64 4 577 8041


406registry@maritimenz.govt.nz

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Awesome, thanks for the answers guys. Been meaning to get one for a while, at that price can't say no, will order one next payday

Ordered one late Wednesday from Skippersmate, arrived Monday. Quick & good service, very happy. All registered and good to go (hopefully won't have to though!!)
Thanks again for the info guys

The additional benefit is my wife is a lot more relaxed when I go on a solo trip with my PLB too.

Originally Posted by SiB

The additional benefit is my wife is a lot more relaxed when I go on a solo trip with my PLB too.

Yeah that's the main reason I got one, worried I'd have a tumble when out on my own

Originally Posted by Ben-tard

Yeah that's the main reason I got one, worried I'd have a tumble when out on my own

Always carry on yourself and not the backpack... you go one way and the pack the other... bugger!!

And make sure they are registered and info is UPDATED regularly.

NZ PLBs are a global use item as well. Just the same as me coming to NZ with my Au one and being treated by RCCNZ no different than any model or country beacon activated. They don't give a "rats". They just go to help! Registration of emergency contacts just makes it easier for them to know what they are "walking / flying into"...


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