What to do with a PLB that requires a new battery

It is possible to have the battery in your PLB replaced.  That usually includes a higher quality battery than the original (6-yr vs original 5-yr) and testing and reconditioning of the unit.  I sent my ACR to Solution One Marine several years ago.  For about $125 they did a great job and had the unit back to me in about 10 days.  I did a quick google search and see several potential options for battery replacements.

I had the battery replaced and then gave the PLB to my daughter.  Like you, I now have a satellite messenger.  I’ve been happy with that, see no need to carry both.

Hi Jerry,

Acr did tell me the battery could replaced and the unit serviced. I hear you on not carrying both units.

I do like the idea of the sat messenger.

Jenny.  As in Jennifer.   For the record.  ;>)

Hi Jenny,

Sorry for that :-)

You have two avenues to go:

1.) Send it to a ACR recognized battery replacement company as Jenny indicated that will replace the battery package and test it for water tightness.

2.) Purchase an new updated model.

Thanks Ken,

I always see her name as “Jerry A”

Maybe that’s because that’s my name – what’s that person doing using my name : )

I had thought it was you Jerry :-)