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A PLB can work with only your head above water, but only if the antenna stays upright and clear. Here is what affects signal strength and rescue time.

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Offshore PLB endurance explained. What affects transmission time and how to maximise performance.

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A clear guide to how long a PLB takes to send your position to rescuers, what affects timing, and how to improve performance offshore.

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Does RLS make a PLB more effective? What offshore sailors need to know about Return Link Service.

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Learn how bent, iced, or damaged PLB antennas affect range, acquisition time, and rescue reliability.

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