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Global Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Type (121.5 MHz Beacons, 406 MHz Beacons, Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons), By Technology (GPS-Enabled, Non-GPS, RLS PLBs), By Range (Short, Medium, Long), By End-Use (Maritime, Aviation, Outdoor Recreation, Defense & Military, Offshore Operations), By Distribution Channel (Online, Specialty Stores, OEM, Government Procurement), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2025–2030

Report Code: RI803PUB
Last Updated : October, 2025
Author : Anna Morgan

Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
    1. Introduction
  2. Market Introduction
    1. Market Definition
    2. Scope of the Study
    3. Market Structure
  3. Research Methodology
    1. Primary Research
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Assumptions & Exclusions
    4. Secondary Data Sources
  4. Market Factor Analysis
    1. Value Chain Analysis: Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market
    2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers
    2. Restraints
    3. Opportunities
  6. Recent Trends Analysis
  7. Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market
    1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
    2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
    3. Measures Taken by Top Players
  8. Regulatory Landscape
  9. Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market, By Type
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Type
    2. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  10. Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market, By Technology
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Technology
    2. GPS-Enabled PLBs
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Non-GPS PLBs
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  11. Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market, By Range
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Range
    2. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  12. Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market, By End-Use
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use
    2. Maritime
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Aviation
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Defense & Military
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  13. Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market, By Distribution Channel
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    2. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. OEM and Authorized Dealers
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  14. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
      1. Market Size and Forecast
        1. By Type
          1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
            1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
              1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
              2. By Technology
                1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                  1. Non-GPS PLBs
                    1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                    2. By Range
                      1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                        1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                          1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                          2. By End-Use
                            1. Maritime
                              1. Aviation
                                1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                  1. Defense & Military
                                    1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                    2. By Distribution Channel
                                      1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                        1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                          1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                            1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                          2. U.S.
                                            1. By Type
                                              1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                  1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                  2. By Technology
                                                    1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                      1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                        1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                        2. By Range
                                                          1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                            1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                              1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                              2. By End-Use
                                                                1. Maritime
                                                                  1. Aviation
                                                                    1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                      1. Defense & Military
                                                                        1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                        2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                          1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                            1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                              1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                              2. Canada
                                                                            2. Europe
                                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                1. By Type
                                                                                  1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                    1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                      1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                      2. By Technology
                                                                                        1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                          1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                            1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                            2. By Range
                                                                                              1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                  1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                  2. By End-Use
                                                                                                    1. Maritime
                                                                                                      1. Aviation
                                                                                                        1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                          1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                            1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                            2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                              1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                  1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                    1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                  2. U.K.
                                                                                                                    1. By Type
                                                                                                                      1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                                                        1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                                                          1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                                                          2. By Technology
                                                                                                                            1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                                                              1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                                                                1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                                                                2. By Range
                                                                                                                                  1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                                                    1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                                                      1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                                                      2. By End-Use
                                                                                                                                        1. Maritime
                                                                                                                                          1. Aviation
                                                                                                                                            1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                                                              1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                                                                1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                                                                2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                  1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                                                    1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                                                      1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                                                        1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                                                      2. Germany
                                                                                                                                                      3. France
                                                                                                                                                      4. Spain
                                                                                                                                                      5. Italy
                                                                                                                                                      6. Russia
                                                                                                                                                      7. Nordic
                                                                                                                                                      8. Benelux
                                                                                                                                                      9. Rest of Europe
                                                                                                                                                    2. APAC
                                                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                        1. By Type
                                                                                                                                                          1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                                                                                            1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                                                                                              1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                                                                                              2. By Technology
                                                                                                                                                                1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                    2. By Range
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                          2. By End-Use
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Maritime
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. China
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. By Type
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Range
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By End-Use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Maritime
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Korea
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Japan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. India
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. Singapore
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              7. Taiwan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              8. South East Asia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              9. Rest of Asia-Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Middle East and Africa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. By Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. By Range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By End-Use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Maritime
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. UAE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. By Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. By Range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By End-Use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Maritime
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Turky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Saudi Arabia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. South Africa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Egypt
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6. Nigeria
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      7. Rest of MEA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. By Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. By Range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By End-Use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Maritime
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Brazil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. By Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. 121.5 MHz Analog Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. 406 MHz Digital Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Hybrid Dual-Frequency Beacons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. GPS-Enabled PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Non-GPS PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Satellite-Based Return Link Service (RLS) PLBs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Short-Range PLBs (up to 10 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Medium-Range PLBs (10–50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Long-Range PLBs (above 50 km)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By End-Use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Maritime
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Outdoor Recreation (Hiking, Camping, Adventure Sports)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Defense & Military
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Oil & Gas and Offshore Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Online Retail (E-commerce Platforms)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Specialty Electronics and Marine Equipment Stores
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. OEM and Authorized Dealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Defense and Government Procurement Channels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Mexico
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Argentina
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Chile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. Colombia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. Rest of LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Competitive Landscape, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Introduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Personal Locator Radio Beacon (PLRB) Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Competition Ranking, 2024
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Merger & Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Product Launch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Expansion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Company Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. ACR Electronics, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Business Overview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Financial Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Product domains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Recent Developments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Ocean Signal Ltd. (Acr Group)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. KANNAD Marine (Orolia Group)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. McMurdo Group (Orolia Group)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5. HR Smith Group of Companies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6. Garmin Ltd.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            7. Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (JRC)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            8. Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9. Emergency Beacon Corporation (EBC)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10. SAR Technology Inc.