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WS Technologies Inc. is the world leader in Beacon Testing technology. Our core products revolve around testing ELTs, EPIRBs and PLBs.

 Kelowna, British Columbia
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Joined February 2017
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This Thanksgiving, we would like to express our gratitude to our valued customers, partners, and colleagues for their continued trust and support. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WS Technologies! 🧡 #HappyThanksgiving #CanadianThanksgiving #WSTechnologies
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The Ditch Bag Dilemma: Can Your iPhone Replace an EPIRB or Garmin inReach? Here’s what separates true maritime distress beacons from consumer satellite messaging, and where each belongs in your safety gear. Read more at: wst.ca/the-ditch-bag-dilemma… #epirbs #searchandrescue #wst

The Ditch Bag Dilemma: Can Your iPhone Replace an EPIRB?

Here’s what separates true maritime distress beacons from consumer satellite messaging, and where each belongs in your safety gear.

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Sep 10 has a special connection to B.C., Canada. In 1982, the first rescue credited to the Cospas-Sarsat System took place here, helping save 3 people after an aircraft crash. Today, we recognize everyone who keeps this global SAR safety net working. #GlobalSARDay #CospasSarsat
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Built for performance. Trusted worldwide. The BT200 Beacon Tester delivers the accuracy, reliability, and reporting capabilities that beacon manufacturers, service centers, and aviation professionals depend on every day. #WST #BT200 #BeaconTester #CospasSarsat #406MHz
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Happy Victoria Day from the WST Technologies team! We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved long weekend with family and friends. #wst #beacontester #elt #epirb #plb #searchandrescue #cospassarsat #emergencybeacons
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Australia’s GME offers emergency beacon with RLS RLS confirms the distress signal has reached a rescue coordination centre (RCC), providing critical reassurance in an emergency. Read more at: wst.ca/australias-gme-offers… #plb #returnlink #beacontester #Emergencybeacons #WST #GME

Australia’s GME offers emergency beacon with RLS

RLS confirms the distress signal has reached a rescue coordination centre (RCC), providing critical reassurance in an emergency.

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Las Vegas Rescue Team Successfully Airlifts Stranded Climbers from Red Rock Canyons. The episode began when a personal locator beacon signal alerted them to climbers in distress. Read more at: wst.ca/las-vegas-rescue-team… #PLB #personallocatorbeacon #beacontester #searchandrescue #WST

Las Vegas Rescue Team Successfully Airlifts Stranded Climbers

Following the beacon’s distress call, received through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, SAR personnel launched their helicopter.

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The BT200 Beacon Tester has everything you need! #bt200 #beacontester #epirb #plb #elt #eltdt #emergencybeacons #wst
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Couple rescued from Cradle Mountain Overland Track sheltered in ‘freezing’ conditions. A four-person search and rescue crew reached the couple by ground after they activated their personal locator beacon. Read more: wst.ca/couple-rescued-from-c… #PLB #Emergencybeacons #beacontester
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Coast Guard takes charge of the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Read more: wst.ca/coast-guard-takes-cha… #CospasSarsat #searchandrescue #PLB #epirb #eltdt #wst #beacontester
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On September 10, we join the world in commemorating Global Search and Rescue (SAR) Day WS Technologies Inc. is a proud supporter of the Cospas-Sarsat community and its MCC operators for their dedication to the SAR system, worldwide. #GlobalSARDay #CospasSarsat #SearchandRescue
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Take your beacon testing to the next level with WS Technologies! The BT200-2300B and STB100 both support second-generation beacon testing. Whether you need handheld portability or full bench diagnostics, WS Technologies is the best choice for beacon testing. #EDMO #WSTechnologies
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Personal Locator Beacon leads to rescue of seven hikers near Dead Horse Gap Track. Activating the PLB gave rescuers a precise location of the stranded group, enabling the appropriate resources to be deployed. Read more at:wst.ca/personal-locator-beac… #personallocatorbeacons #wst

Personal Locator Beacon leads to rescue of seven hikers

Activating the PLB gave rescuers a precise location of the stranded group, enabling the appropriate resources to be deployed.

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This Canada Day, we celebrate the innovation, safety, and resilience that define who we are. At WS Technologies, we build world-class beacon testing solutions—right here in Canada—to help protect lives around the globe. Made in Canada. Designed for the world. #CanadaDay #WST
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5 people rescued by good Samaritan after boat catches fire. The boaters were rescued by a good Samaritan, according to the Coast Guard. The boat’s operator used his registered EPIRB to get help. Read at: wst.ca/5-people-rescued-by-g… #epirb #Emergencybeacons #wst #beacontester

5 people rescued by good Samaritan after boat catches fire

The boaters were rescued by a good Samaritan, according to the Coast Guard. The boat’s operator used his registered EPIRB to get help.

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Fisherman Opens Up About His Viral TikTok and the Beacon That Saved His Life. He and his friends survived for one reason only: a PLB that one of their girlfriends had given them that morning. Read more at: wst.ca/fisherman-opens-up-ab… #PLB #personallocatorbeacon #WST #beacontester
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Celebrating 406 Day from Canada! Today (04/06/2025) is 406 Day. Behind every rescue is a tested beacon and behind every tested beacon is a Beacon Tester. The BT200 and STB100 Beacon Testers are the most comprehensive, reliable, and trusted testers in the world! #beacontester
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