DavisIslander Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 The more I look over the FWC webpage, the more I'm dazed and confused. I put a call into them this morning and after 30+minutes was cut-off! I'm in Tampa Bay, never outside of the Skyway, and never offshore. Redfisher 18 so I'm thinking PLB would suffice. Here's my question: Is it recommended or is it a requirement or will it be a requirement? With Father's Day just around the corner and my wonderful 401K Son and DIL (grinning), which should I have them gift me? Thanks and tight-lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davej Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 DavisIslander, We fish the same waters...........Below is what I've carried for years. Never had to use it, but at my age, I thought I should have something incase things went wrong, or I run across something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisIslander Posted June 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Thanks, not cheap but worth it for our age!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted June 2, 2023 Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Same as Davej PLB, same model, watch West they will throw them on sale now and again, Son is carrying a Spot X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 I also carry the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsu11 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 not required from my knowledge, i fish offshore in my RF18 and planning to get a PLB soon. Epirbs are generally for bigger offshore boats IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 What’s the difference between the personal beacon and the red distress button on the vhf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Fish5 see if this helps on the PLB, Satellite Beacon, must be registered https://www.acrartex.com/news/what-is-a-personal-locator-beacon/ VHF uses just that VHF signal and carries to other vhf units, to alert other users of a distress signal in range of the radio signal if your radio is set up and registered. Lots depends on quality of radio, quality of antenna plays a big part, height of antenna. Basically satellite beacon vs VHF radio waves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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