The Anatomy of a Rescue | How Do Modern Beacons Work? | ACR ARTEX

Emergency Beacons offer an unparalleled method of distress communication, providing a direct connection between you and search and rescue services. With modern Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, or 'EPIRBs', you can not only send a global distress signal but also share your precise location for an extended duration.
Technologies like Return Link Service or RLS enables you to receive a response confirming that your distress signal has been communicated. The latest marine beacons also send an AIS Alert signal to near-by vessels equipped with AIS transceivers, providing them with your precise location.
This facilitates a faster response, as local ships can move to your coordinates to assist in your rescue.
In this video we go into detail describing how most modern beacons functions and some of the key technologies that help communicate to Search and Rescue.
Emergency communications, along with proper emergency equipment, can aid not only in surviving a catastrophic event but also in safely extracting yourself to a more secure position and ultimately returning home. This makes EPIRBs, PLBs, and similar technologies essential for being prepared before embarking on any journey.
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