ACR ResQLink View - Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon with GPS for Hiking, Boating and All Outdoor Adventures (Model PLB 425) ACR 2922

Bought this for my boat due to the many positive reviews. Upon receiving this unit, I registered it online and then proceeded to run a self-test. I ran the test twice and both times it failed to obtain a GPS position lock (be advised that you are only allowed a total of 12 self-tests using GPS due to battery constraints). I was outside with a clear view of the sky, my cell phone and other GPS devices have never had a problem yet here I am about to burn up a 3rd test (leaving only 9 tests). This time I placed the unit on the ground and it was finally able to get a GPS lock, so the act of me holding it in my hand must have been enough to block the signal. I find this very troubling for an emergency beacon where a quick GPS lock would be a basic requirement. Explain to me why the GPS in my truck, and the GPS in my phone, and the GPS in my boat can all quickly obtain satellite locks but this expensive PLB cant do the job? And dont get me started on the fact that the battery cant be replaced (or recharged). Now Im left with 9 tests and questionable GPS accuracy (and fear of performing additional tests). When this unit dies, Im going to be switching brands. Hopefully, I can find a unit that has a rechargeable battery and a GPS that actually works (and I realize that adding a charging port might compromise the weather-sealing, but Qi charging is mainstream now and could easily charge the device without needing a physical charging port). I just hope this thing works if/when I need it to work.

Bough this thing a couple of days ago, registered the device, test it and it all went good....The next day ( day #2 after purchase) I went fishing with a couple of my friends, I clipped it in my belt before I left my dock, half way through my trip I look and the device is completely gone gone gone, It was rough day out fishing and it the belt clip must have broke from all of the bumps due to the waves while cruising, this device should withstand this type Impact but it failed.

If you see that this beacon is being sold from a company named Orbital Satcom Corp - DO NOT BUY IT!! Our satellite registration was rejected when we tried to set up our beacon. We found out from ACR (the manufacturer) and the NOAA that Orbital Satcom Corp is illegally refurbishing beacons from the UK. The beacon will NOT work in the US.

Hopefully never have to use it!

I really like the security of knowing As long as I dont die I can call for help. Very easy to use I bought my first one 5 years ago. The bad news is this is the second one I ordered, I returned the first one because it was already 6 months old and they only last 5 years. I kept the second one but its 6 months old as well.

Received a brand-new sealed unit. Ran the self-test - failed immediately. ACR was initially very responsive, but then told me that all their stock is allocated to filling new orders and they dont know when they will be able to provide a replacement. I.e. if you buy one of these and it fails, good luck getting a warranty replacement. This is unacceptable on safety equipment.

Good product easy to use . Saves lives most importantly.

Haven’t needed it yet hope to never buy gives awesome peace of mind. Battery is good till 2026 easy to register and now I have it tied into my life jacket. I go offshore kayak fishing and needed a little more protection. I will update if I ever have to use it I looked and looked and didn’t see one but their website had tons.

A must have hope I never need it

The customer support is non existent. The unit is not locking onto GPS. Also they are charging more than the value of the unit to switch countries