I've wanted a PLB for a couple of years, and now my wife has agreed that it would be desirable to have one for our next trip.

I've been looking at the ACR SarLink (as Doug recommends above) and the ACR AquaLink, which is almost identical except that the case is a tiny bit larger, apparently to provide the ability for it to float.

Curiously, the AquaLink appears to sell for about $7 less than the SarLink at most online retailers. I suspect that is because it doesn't include a nice a belt clip. The price difference isn't much, but it's enough to pay for shipping.

Can anyone point out a downside to choosing the AquaLink over the SarLink for use in land based environments?


Dennis