I’m only 30 seconds in but I’m so glad you have an easier. Just because it’s got so much more power and it’s the real go to device if you really need something. I’m not saying Garmons bad I’m a pilot and I’ve trusted my life to Garman products many times. So I’m very anxious to watch your video. I might even pick up an in reach. Make no mistake. I’ve got my ACR even for my simple little hikes here around Phoenix, Arizona, and the desert preserve. Thanks for the video. Not many people do videos where they talk about the differences in satellite communication devices, and PLBs.
The PLB SARSAT network is a very capable network with a lot of redundancy. PLBs have enough horsepower to transmit directly to geostationary satellites which orbit the earth at 22,000 miles up, as well as satellites in both low earth orbit, and ones in medium earth orbit. PLBs can also transmit at 5 watts power, allowing them to punch thru tree cover better than sat messengers, which transmit at a maximum of 1.6 watts. Modern PLB distress signals are usually picked up within 3 minutes. Messaging is handy, but for a real rescue, I'd put my money on the PLB.
Thank you for this video. It’s one of the very few videos I’ve seen that compares the two different types of devices like you. I recommend both of them because they are both very different. They have different mission profiles. The Garmin reaches you said can keep you in touch with Friends And Family and provide updates, but that doesn’t mean it’s a better device the ACR personal locator begin uses three different constellations of satellites, so as you said, if you’re deep in a canyon or under a snow covered tree canopy, you’ve got a much better chance of the signal getting out plus the ACR beacon is much much more powerful has a full 5 W of power Plus it has a five-year battery plus the entire system from the ground up was designed for saving lives, and all of the countries of the world are most of them subscribed to this, so no matter where you are in the world if you activate, this button help is on the way and you need to understand help could be two or three days away, so you always need to prepare to Spend two or three days waiting for help. It just depends where you’re at there are times when help can be to you within an hour but if there’s weather involved if you’re in a super remote location or in a very treacherous location and a helicopter, can’t get in because of terrain or weather, you’re gonna have to wait it out but there’s a big amount of comfort just knowing help is on the way. So it’s best to have both devices and as you said, so what if it cost six or $800 this is your life-saving equipment this is your insurance Think of it like that save up for it. Take it out of your insurance fund whatever you have to do, but don’t penny pinch in this area. The news is full of people including children and families that have died when they could’ve easily been saved with one of these devices and it’s really sad not only did they die but in many cases, they had a horrible last week of life, starving to death, or exposed to extreme cold or heat again when they could’ve just pushed the button and been saved, it aggravates me to know that some people that are outdoors all the time don’t even know about these devices. I don’t know how that’s possible if you do any reading of outdoors, blogs websites, survival stuff I don’t know how you could not know about them, but believe me, there’s lots of people who have no idea what they are. Thanks again.
You're exactly right, and I broke my cardinal rule of always having one with me. See my video "Mistakes were made..." I've learned my lesson, that's for sure!
I have both ACR Resqlink View 425 and Montana 750i with Montana 750i as my primary navigation equipment and primary SOS gadget. My PLB will be my last option.
Me too. Exact same set up. The PLB is never further than arms reach away. Never. I'll be damned if I going to buy and carry something like that and not be able to use it if really needed to. The obvious issue is when to hit the the button? Self rescue is always the first option but there must be an incredibly fine line (in the extreme) between "I got this" and "oh shit, I need help now". Making that call early enough with objectivity and clarity in a real situation is all the difference.
On the mini. Can you shut of subscription when not using , in other words. Do they charge more to resign up . Also is there option to only have subscription on dates you would be using device. Like a 5 day hike ?
You can send messages to any mobile phone. I believe you can also send messages to email. The problem with the inReach is that you won’t be able to send the SOS signal if you don’t have a subscription. Imo, this makes it not a “real” plb.
A PLB, as I understand it, is a one way device where a "help" signal is sent with no message or two way communication capability. The Garmin on the other hand is more of a satellite communicator, able to send text messages to anybody who has SMS capability. And no, they don't need a Garmin inReach mini to receive the text either, which is very nice.
@@IdahoLife The PLB sends a signal with the Geo location on the 406 band (and a distress on 121.5mhz), and a HEX code, identifying you, as you have to have it registered. In Ireland, I had to give my mobile number, and three other people who would know my whereabouts (in case of a false activation). It saves SAR teams time and money if it is a false activation. But if they call and get no answer, and my three contacts said I was out flying for the day, then they go looking. I have the ACR400, and thankfully, have never needed to use it. Great video by the way as I was looking at the Garmin.
The Garmin is not a Personal locator beacon (PLB)...at all. It's a satellite messenger. PLBs allow for one-way communications to a government SAR satellite network and satellite messengers offer two-way communications to a private network that buys time on Iridium satellites.
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I’m only 30 seconds in but I’m so glad you have an easier. Just because it’s got so much more power and it’s the real go to device if you really need something. I’m not saying Garmons bad I’m a pilot and I’ve trusted my life to Garman products many times. So I’m very anxious to watch your video. I might even pick up an in reach. Make no mistake. I’ve got my ACR even for my simple little hikes here around Phoenix, Arizona, and the desert preserve. Thanks for the video. Not many people do videos where they talk about the differences in satellite communication devices, and PLBs.
The PLB SARSAT network is a very capable network with a lot of redundancy. PLBs have enough horsepower to transmit directly to geostationary satellites which orbit the earth at 22,000 miles up, as well as satellites in both low earth orbit, and ones in medium earth orbit. PLBs can also transmit at 5 watts power, allowing them to punch thru tree cover better than sat messengers, which transmit at a maximum of 1.6 watts. Modern PLB distress signals are usually picked up within 3 minutes. Messaging is handy, but for a real rescue, I'd put my money on the PLB.
Thank you for this video. It’s one of the very few videos I’ve seen that compares the two different types of devices like you. I recommend both of them because they are both very different. They have different mission profiles. The Garmin reaches you said can keep you in touch with Friends And Family and provide updates, but that doesn’t mean it’s a better device the ACR personal locator begin uses three different constellations of satellites, so as you said, if you’re deep in a canyon or under a snow covered tree canopy, you’ve got a much better chance of the signal getting out plus the ACR beacon is much much more powerful has a full 5 W of power Plus it has a five-year battery plus the entire system from the ground up was designed for saving lives, and all of the countries of the world are most of them subscribed to this, so no matter where you are in the world if you activate, this button help is on the way and you need to understand help could be two or three days away, so you always need to prepare to Spend two or three days waiting for help. It just depends where you’re at there are times when help can be to you within an hour but if there’s weather involved if you’re in a super remote location or in a very treacherous location and a helicopter, can’t get in because of terrain or weather, you’re gonna have to wait it out but there’s a big amount of comfort just knowing help is on the way. So it’s best to have both devices and as you said, so what if it cost six or $800 this is your life-saving equipment this is your insurance Think of it like that save up for it. Take it out of your insurance fund whatever you have to do, but don’t penny pinch in this area. The news is full of people including children and families that have died when they could’ve easily been saved with one of these devices and it’s really sad not only did they die but in many cases, they had a horrible last week of life, starving to death, or exposed to extreme cold or heat again when they could’ve just pushed the button and been saved, it aggravates me to know that some people that are outdoors all the time don’t even know about these devices. I don’t know how that’s possible if you do any reading of outdoors, blogs websites, survival stuff I don’t know how you could not know about them, but believe me, there’s lots of people who have no idea what they are. Thanks again.
You're exactly right, and I broke my cardinal rule of always having one with me. See my video "Mistakes were made..." I've learned my lesson, that's for sure!
Good info! Thanks for the review
Solid comparison
Thanks! They each have their place, I wouldn't trade one for the other permanently.
I have both ACR Resqlink View 425 and Montana 750i with Montana 750i as my primary navigation equipment and primary SOS gadget. My PLB will be my last option.
Me too. Exact same set up. The PLB is never further than arms reach away. Never. I'll be damned if I going to buy and carry something like that and not be able to use it if really needed to. The obvious issue is when to hit the the button? Self rescue is always the first option but there must be an incredibly fine line (in the extreme) between "I got this" and "oh shit, I need help now". Making that call early enough with objectivity and clarity in a real situation is all the difference.
On the mini. Can you shut of subscription when not using , in other words. Do they charge more to resign up . Also is there option to only have subscription on dates you would be using device. Like a 5 day hike ?
I don't think thats an option, otherwise I would jump all over it myself!
You can pause the subscription. You pay per used month with the freedom package.
What do you mean the garmin isnt a true plb? Also, can you send messages to others even if they don’t have a garmin?
You can send messages to any mobile phone. I believe you can also send messages to email.
The problem with the inReach is that you won’t be able to send the SOS signal if you don’t have a subscription. Imo, this makes it not a “real” plb.
A PLB, as I understand it, is a one way device where a "help" signal is sent with no message or two way communication capability. The Garmin on the other hand is more of a satellite communicator, able to send text messages to anybody who has SMS capability. And no, they don't need a Garmin inReach mini to receive the text either, which is very nice.
@@IdahoLife The PLB sends a signal with the Geo location on the 406 band (and a distress on 121.5mhz), and a HEX code, identifying you, as you have to have it registered. In Ireland, I had to give my mobile number, and three other people who would know my whereabouts (in case of a false activation). It saves SAR teams time and money if it is a false activation. But if they call and get no answer, and my three contacts said I was out flying for the day, then they go looking. I have the ACR400, and thankfully, have never needed to use it. Great video by the way as I was looking at the Garmin.
The Garmin is not a Personal locator beacon (PLB)...at all. It's a satellite messenger. PLBs allow for one-way communications to a government SAR satellite network and satellite messengers offer two-way communications to a private network that buys time on Iridium satellites.