Jotron Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon | Compact
Jotron Tron SA20 PLB Personal Locator Beacon | Compact & Lightweight | GPS & Galileo GNSS | 406MHz Emergency Signal | Waterproof | SOLAS Approved | Programmed for UK Registratio
What’s in the box?
- Personal Locator Beacon
- Signal mirror for visual distress signalling
- Neck band with whistle for alerting rescuers
- Soft carrying pouch for protection
- Quick guide for easy setup
Review this device alongside competing products
 Jotron Tron SA20 PLB |  ACR ResQLink View RLS PLB |  Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 |  McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB |  ACR ResQLink 400 PLB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £290.99 | £404.99 | £302.99 | £246.99 | £319.99 |
| Dimensions | 65mm x 30mm x 90mm | 11.48 x 5.16 x 3.78 cm | 77 mm (3.0″) (T) x 51 mm (2.1″) (W) x 32.5 mm (1.3″) (D) | 3.4 x 4.7 x 10.6 cm | 11.48 x 5.16 x 3.78 cm |
| Weight | 150g | 148g | 116g | 152g | 148g |
| Battery Type | Lithium Metal (6V / 3.4 Ah) | Non-hazmat Lithium batteries (LiMnO₂) | 3.6V lithium battery | Lithium Manganese | Non-hazmat Lithium batteries (LiMnO₂) |
| Battery Replacement | 11 Years | After 5 years or after emergency use, whichever is first. | 7 Year Battery Life | 6 Years Battery Life | After 5 years or after emergency use, whichever is first. |
| Waterproof | 10 Meters | 16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. | 15 Meters | Immersion to 10m (30ft) for 5 minutes | 16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. |
| Return Link Service | ✓ | ✓ | no data | no data | no data |
| Activation | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| GPS | Multi-Constellation receiver (GPS & Galileo GNSS)ti-co | Multi-Constellation receiver (GPS & Galileo GNSS)ti-co | 66 Channel GPS receiver | GPS (L1) + GALILEO (E1), 71 channel, ceramic patch antenna | Multi-Constellation receiver (GPS & Galileo GNSS)ti-co |
| Application | Hiking, camping, rock climbing, snow mobiling, skiing, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding etc. | Hiking, camping, rock climbing, snow mobiling, skiing, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding etc. | Hiking, camping, rock climbing, snow mobiling, skiing, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding etc. | Hiking, camping, rock climbing, snow mobiling, skiing, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding etc. | Hiking, camping, rock climbing, snow mobiling, skiing, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding etc. |
| Buoyant | ✓ | ✓ | With flotation case (sold seperately) | With flotation case (included) | ✓ |
About the Brand
Jotron is a globally recognized leader in emergency communication and safety equipment, specializing in high-quality personal locator beacons (PLBs), EPIRBs, and aviation radios. With over 50 years of expertise, Jotron designs durable, reliable, and SOLAS-approved emergency beacons for maritime, aviation, and outdoor survival. Their products operate on 406 MHz satellite networks, ensuring fast global search and rescue response. Trusted by professionals worldwide, Jotron is committed to cutting-edge safety technology, featuring GPS & Galileo positioning, Return Link Service (RLS), and waterproof, buoyant designs. When safety is critical, Jotron emergency beacons deliver life-saving performance in extreme conditions.