Plb Or Satellite Messenger

270 for the inreach and 150 for the.

Plb or satellite messenger. Satellite messenger s on the other hand can communicate with outside parties using the satellite system. The upfront cost is about 300 but there is no monthly or annual service fee. Plbs only emit a distress call and cannot be used for communications. They re by far the most comprehensive network of location satellites in orbit today.

All satellite messengers and plbs utilize a satellite network to relay distress signals to search and rescue response centers. Satellite messengers are similar to plbs in that they also allow you to send sos distress signals from remote areas where cellphone coverage is sketchy or nonexistent. Each plb is programmed to work with different types of satellite networks and there are essentially two different kinds. Satellite messengers have a range of other features such as ok and assistance messages text messaging email and tracking functions.

Its 600 for bluetooth standard version comparable to inreach vs. Plbs differ from satellite messengers in that they have only one function. Both are handheld devices that contact emergency services via satellite in the case of an emergency. A plb communicates with government run satellites a messenger device uses a private satellite network a satellite messenger has a check in and an sos button.

He almost always brings a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon along on his adventures. Enter the satellite networks. Spot uses its own globalstar satellites which are near global missing the polar regions and some mid ocean regions. It has similar 2 way satellite messenger functionality like the inreach.

The most significant difference between a plb and a satellite messenger is messaging. I m unsure if some fraction of the unit cost helps fund the cospas sarsat system or if the network is entirely subsidized by world governments. Not all satellite messengers have all of these functions. First off let s be clear on what satellite messengers and personal locator beacons plbs actually are.

A plb has a battery life of several years. It s pretty simple really. You will be able to link your progress to an online page as well whereas a plb has just one rescue function. Jed brings a level of professionalism competence and experience that we needed when testing these important safety devices.

They ve surpassed plbs in popularity though because of additional features like the ability to exchange texts from home and to do gps navigation. Cospas and sarsat are a network of orbiting satellites practically controlled by the military. Long term plb s are the least expensive satellite communicator.