G'day Lisa,

PLB units work best when they are activated in a clear and open area, so the general recommendation from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority is to try and position the unit at the highest point you can with the best view of the sky you can get.

G'day Samuel,

The KTI Safety Alert PLB has a GPS accuracy of 3 metres. All PLBs are monitored by the COSPAS-SARSAT system so you can be sure that a search and rescue team will do their best to find you as soon as they can.

G'day Bev,

There is no yearly subscription fees for the KTI Safety Alert PLB or any of the PLB units we sell. There is a device called the spot that has an annual fee, however, technically these are not a PLB. The only thing you'll need to do is register the unit with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority which is free.

G'day Peter,

No, you dont.  It does need to be registered with AMSA, but that is free. The only after purchase cost is for the battery replacement, due every 10 years, or after PLB activation.  Your best bet would be to get in contact with KTI directly to find out the standard cost for battery replacement.  Otherwise check out AMSA Beacon Info and more indepth KTI specifications.  Hope that helps!

G'day Matt,

Yes it will! You'll need to register your beacon and travel plans with AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) before leaving.

G'day William,

Yes the KTI Safety Alert PLB is a single-use item, if the PLB is activated in an emergency then the battery will need to be replaced by KTI.

G'day Dan,

If you're planning to relocate to New Zealand KTI can recode your PLB for you, they suggest doing this before you leave the country. You can get in contact with them via their website: http://kti.com.au/

N.B. If you're relocating to a country other than New Zealand KTI might be able to help you, but we'd suggest contacting them directly for all the information you'll need.

G'day Dan,

The KTI Safety Alert PLB currently comes with an armband and a neoprene case. We are about to run out of the armbands though and once they're gone they will no longer be supplied. Best bet will be to jump on and order one now.

G'day Troy,

Thanks for getting in touch, the best place to check these requirements is with someone like the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), as it's usually the security team within the airport who make the final decision rather than the airline. I can confirm that we've not had any reports of not being able to carry these on board, and a few members of our team have definitely travelled with PLB's in their carry on. The best option will be to treat it like a phone, tablet or small laptop and pop it in the separate tray when you go through security.

G'day Terry,

The KTI Safety Alert PLB has an IPX67 rating which means it is submersible to 3m for 1 hour. We currently have the armbands available so the unit would come with this.

G'day Samantha,

Thanks for getting in touch, sorry to hear about your medical condition. The PLB units are designed to only work outside as they need a clear view of the sky. I think the best option will be to investigate getting a panic alert button, I've heard they are very effective.

G'day Bernadette,

I've just double checked our current stock and the battery expiry is January 2030.

Gday Emma,

We sell enough of these that we always have very recent stock ready to send out. The models we currently have for sale on our shop floor have an expiry of December 2029, so almost a full year over and above the quoted 10-year battery life. Stock in our warehouse would have come from a similarly dated batch, I just can't physically check it, but it was received around the same time as our shop stock. 

G'day LK,

All indications are that it is fine to carry your KTI Safety Alert PLB in your carry on luggage, but it's always best to double check with the airline you're travelling on just in case they don't allow it.

G'day Jodi,

The KTI Safety Alert PLB currently comes with the bonus armband but we are about to run out of these and then they won't be available. To be sure you get one just give us a call once you place your order.

G'day Janine,

For any serving or replacements on the KTI Safety Alert PLB, you do need to back to KTI, who are based in Melbourne. You can suss out their website here. 

G'day Erin,

You'll have no worries using the KTI Safety Alert PLB overseas in general but specifically in the US, Canada and Japan. Just make sure that you register your beacon with the relevant authorities before you leave. 

G'day Simon,

The KTI Safety Alert PLB does have an antenna that you'd need to pull up to activate. It's really easy to pull up though as it simply unclips at the top of the PLB and then unwraps itself from around the PLB. I would have no concerns with my 5-year-old daughter being able to get the antenna out with ease. 

G'day Kevin,

The expiry date on current stock is January 2029 - which is as up to date as it can possibly be at this point in time.

G'day Phillip, 

Yes, the KTI Safety Alert PLB will come with a bonus armband that is included in your purchase price.

G'day Henery,

The KTI Safety Alert PLB is fitted with special lithium batteries and it is not possible to replace batteries in the field or at home.

Battery replacement and servicing of the beacon is carried out by the manufacturer (Kinetic Technology International Pty. Ltd) or an agent delegated by them. However, unless the beacon has been activated, battery replacement should only occur at ten-yearly intervals.

Once activated, any PLB battery must be replaced.

We don't sell replacement batteries, as this needs to go through Kinetic Technology International Pty. Ltd so I'm not sure about the exact pricing. This is to ensure everything is done correctly so that the PLB performs when you need it to.

G'day Graeme,

The KTI PLB uses the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network which is an international search and rescue system and the unit is approved to be used in New Zealand. You will, however, need to register the device with New Zealand authorities which can be done here.

Update 5/4/19 - Just to clarify our previous response, if you're an Australian resident travelling in New Zealand there will be no need to register the beacon with NZ authorities. You'll just need to register the beacon with AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) and any activation in New Zealand (or any other country that allows PLB activation) will be a coordinated response between the two countries.

G'day Gary, 

The KTI PLB does require you to register, but it is free to register and subscribe. You can read more about how it all works here and here.