Abstract: A remotely controlled, long distance locating beacon system for locating an object, the system including a transponder for generating at least one beacon signal in response to a respective trigger signal and a remote trigger for generating the trigger signal. The transponder includes a housing having an attachment for fastening the housing to the object, a receiver attached to the housing for receiving the trigger signal, beacon generator attached to the housing for emitting the beacon signal in response to the trigger signal, circuitry disposed within the housing for connecting the receiver and the beacon generator, and a transponder power supply attached to the housing for supplying electrical power to the receiver, the beacon generator, and the circuitry. The remote trigger includes a transmitter for generating the trigger signal, electrical connection circuitry for supplying electrical power to the transmitter, and a switch for selectively controlling the transmitter.