The antennas on beacons are almost always the first part to go, and if your antennas aren’t working well, it can really affect how well the beacon performs and sends out its signals to search and rescue teams when you get trapped. However, there isn’t much difference in durability between the different models we’ve presented on our list, and all brands of beacons have the same antenna issues. So, make sure you are careful with your device, and pay special attention to preserving the antennas.