but authorities say that's not the same as what a PLB offers. While those phones are good for staying in contact with loved ones, a personal locator beacon comes with a stronger signal ...

Manny Perez, a long-time SES volunteer shares the importance of bringing PLB and first aid kit while camping or bushwalking Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is an essential device used to keep people ...

"There's a long list of things you can do to help yourself but just put an emergency personal locator beacon (PLB) in your bag," Mike, known as Outback Mike, said. The hand-held devices connect to ...