ACR is coming out in I think they said next week with a new better PLB. It smaller, thiner, more powerful, and longer battery then operating and self life then any of their others but the best part of all in it cost a lot less. like about $350! that way better then $500.

http://www.interceptmarine.com/acrsarlink406gpsplbwstrobelanyardfloats.aspx

they also came out with a sister version called the AquaLink that I think the only difference is it floats on it's own. I asked a question on their facebook page just to be sure.

here is video about the SARLink

this is what they said on facebook about the the different between the two.

I wrote:Is the only difference between the SARLink and AquaLink is that the aqualink floats on its own?

ACR Personal Locator Beacons wrote:Thats correct Trevor. We surveyed the outdoor market and they wants less weight and smaller size and a lower price while our marine customers have been begging for a floating version at a lower price. So we listened and came out with two versions to meet everyones needs.

It all looks pretty cool and I might break down and get one now. It would be good to have for safety. and in the long run is way cheaper then a SPOT.

I wonder if the Microfix is going to be on sale?