FINCHASER Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I need to get something and I keep putting it off. I have zero exp with either so looking for input from you guys, whatd you go with and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I have both . ACR epirb I have on my self inflating life vest I wear , when I am by myself , which is often . It is only to be used if 100% life or death situation . Now , the Spot X , also has an epirb , not sure if it is the same freq as ACR , but think so, but it also gives me the ability to send out predetermined messages to my family , but also gives me the ability to text in a two way conversation , so in the event I am stranded , and need something specific , I can reach out to my peeps and know that they received my messages and are taking measures to effect appropriate actions . For what and where I venture , both are priceless . Hope this helps 🇺🇸☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Both would probably be the way to go. There is no monthly fee or charge for the epirb correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 ACR PLB. Spot is the same thing but the tracking isn’t registered to NOAA. You’ll just come up as a number in degrees. 34.864579 075.1423756 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Both is ideal but as Nag said if your going with one ACR PLB is your best chance at SAR knowing everything possible about your vessel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 1 hour ago, FINCHASER said: Both would probably be the way to go. There is no monthly fee or charge for the epirb correct? Correct just have to reregister with NOAA every year . 🇺🇸☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I carry the delorme....EPIRB is good for alone fishing....I can text and give exact locations. BEST is a sat phone.........I need to get one again. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I have a rescue me plb that I keep on my life vest. A little smaller than the acr so I went that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Registered EPIRB. PLB'S do the same but need to see the SKY and some don't float upright without you psychically holding them. Most have only half the transmit time. Proper registration is the Key for speeding the SAR. I include plenty of contacts for SAR personnel to reach and a good description of the vessel. Fishing alone I would have both and the PLB clipped to me at all times. No monthly fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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