NEWS
Welcome to the All Sat Communications News section! Here, you’ll find valuable information and updates related to marine and outdoor safety, satellite communication technology, and essential products for your adventures on the water and ashore.
Staying informed about safety procedures and the latest advancements in communication technology is crucial. Our aim is to provide you with insightful articles, news updates, rescue stories and helpful tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time exploring.
Remember, knowledge is power, and being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency situation.
EDF1 Discontinued
Ocean Signal rescueME EDF1 now discontinued Unfortunately, the Ocean Signal RescueME EDF1 Flare is now discontinued. While this is disappointing news, there are still many other great distress signaling devices on the market such as the ACR RESQFLARE or the…
Ocean Signal Launch Survivor Club
Bringing individuals together Sharing their experiences and invaluable first-hand insights To honor their courage, Ocean Signal provides a replacement beacon to customers whose survival stories are featured on the ‘Survivor Club’ platform. This commitment ensures they’re always prepared for the…
Product Spotlight: Tektite SOSeFlare 5th Gen
Product Spotlight Tektite SOSeFlare 5th Gen SOS Electronic Visual Distress Signal, Distress Light. Latest version: 5th generation of USCG compliant electronic LED SOS light, utilizing the latest, brightest LED. Over 100,000+ USCG flare replacement lights manufactured & sold. Made in…
We are attending at Sydney Boat Show 2024!
Sydney Boat Show 2024 HALL 204 We will be making an appearance with Digital Yacht alongside our partner M.O.S.S Alongside Nicholas from Digital Yacht, we will be displaying the many excellet products from Digital Yacht at Sydney Boat Show. Hall…
Product Spotlight: SPOT X
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SPOT X – 2 Way Satellite Messenger Providing 2-way satellite messaging when you’re off the grid or beyond reliable cellular coverage – Ensuring you’re never truly alone. In the age of connectivity, staying in touch is more important…
Strategies for safe boating
Stay safe on the water Strategies for safe boating from Ocean Signal Leading marine safety manufacturer advises boaters to carry an EPIRB and PLBs for the reassurance that they can alert search and rescue in an emergency Ocean Signal, a…
Survivor Stories
OFF ROAD
Last-Minute Purchase averted a Motorbike Disaster and saved a life
I was on a 5-day motorbike tour in Australia, riding from Canberra to Coffs Harbour, NSW, through remote dirt roads and country towns. This was my second tour, and I considered myself a fairly experienced, albeit average, rider. while riding somewhere between Port Macquarie and Kempsey in NSW, I was moving at a brisk pace and started paying less attention than required. I came in a little too hot into a corner, hit an exposed rock on the gravel road, and whooska—missed the bridge and went into the creek that I should have crossed instead. I happened to be recording at the time, so you can see a video of what occurred (here).
A few minutes passed, and I realized it was unlikely anyone would see me. I managed to retrieve my tail bag, also submerged and attached to the bike, where the PLB was situated. Once retrieved, I activated it and felt the sweet relief of knowing help was on the way once those little lights started flashing. The amazing thing about the PLB was that when the ambulance and police arrived, they already had all of my details and information about what I was doing, which I had loaded and registered with the PLB on that Sunday night before I left.
Overall, I’ll never travel remotely without a PLB again. For work, I spend a lot of time traveling in Western Queensland and up in the Cape. I previously hadn’t had a PLB with me, but I will now.
Thanks, Ocean Signal, for making such a great little life-saving device.
OFF ROAD
Explorer Saved by Ocean Signal’s rescueME PLB1 from Critical ATV Incident
My brother, an avid mountain climber, gave me an OceanSignal rescueMe PLB1 with the instructions, “Don’t go without it”!
I have a dear friend named Bill, and we’ve been exploring old mining roads and trails in the wilds of Eastern Oregon since the 1980s. One fateful day, on May 25, 2023, we found ourselves deep in a canyon in the high country. Bill, who was riding his ATV, suddenly lost control and it flipped over, trapping him underneath. Panic surged through me, but I remembered my brother’s advice, and without a second thought, I activated my PLB1.
BOATING
rescueMe EPIRB1 Activated after Mast Breaks During Atlantic Crossing
The calm of the evening was shattered by an ominous sound – a resounding snap that jolted our senses. Idun’s gaze fixated on the mast, which had begun leaning leeward. In disbelief, she called out to us, and together, we gathered in the cockpit. What we saw left us astounded and fearful: the mast had dramatically broken just above deck, its massive form now sprawled alongside the hull, mercilessly banging against it with the relentless rhythm of the waves.
In that instant, we knew we were in dire straits.
Swiftly, we set into motion a frantic but coordinated effort. With determination, we severed all lines, ensuring that everything ran free. Simultaneously, we activated the EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon)
HIKING
rescueME PLB 1 Saves Tramper from Health Scare atop Remote New Zealand Mountains
They noted the telltale signs – my ashen face and cold sweat – symptoms often linked to heart problems. Yet, as quickly as it happened, I seemed to recover, prompting no immediate action, aside from our vigilant nurse intermittently checking on me throughout the night. Then, it happened again.
With a sense of urgency, one of our companions initiated my rescueMe PLB 1 and positioned it on a bench in front of the hut. Time hung heavy as we waited for help, surrounded by nature’s silent grandeur. About half an hour later, a helicopter descended into the valley and touched down in front of the hut. A paramedic onboard conducted a thorough assessment, reassuring us that immediate treatment was unnecessary.
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