The latest Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are small, light and tough and they provide a very important way for those in distress to be located and rescued.
New-generation 406 MHz EPIRBs, for example, integrate EPIRB GPS with 406 MHz to transmit your latitude and longitude coordinates to Search & Rescue (SAR) services to pinpoint your location within minutes compared with nearly an hour with 406 MHz alone.
Three models can help illustrate the variety of EPIRBS available across a wide price range.
The ACR AquaLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon lets you head offshore with confidence.
With three levels of integrated signal technology — GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability — the ACR AquaLink 406 quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of Search & Rescue satellites, reducing search time and increasing your chances of survival.
This is reliable signaling technology that has saved more than 26,800 lives since 1982.
The AquaLink broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are but also who you are.
The onboard GPS can fix your position to within 100 metres and then utilises a powerful 406 MHz signal to relay your distress call to orbiting satellites. As local Search & Rescue is deployed, a separate homing signal and an integrated LED strobe light guide rescuers to your exact location.
The ACR AquaLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon is small enough to be carried easily in a pack or pocket or it can be worn on deck, at the helm, in quarters or on a life vest and in addition it will float if accidentally dropped overboard.
Performing a full functional self-test of the PLB’s internal circuitry, battery voltage and power as well as 406 MHz transmission gives you the peace of mind of knowing your PLB will work the moment you need it most.
An ACR exclusive feature is that a built-in GPS acquisition test mode allows you to test GPS functionality up to 12 times over the life of the battery.
With the ACR AquaLink 406, you are tapping into the same field-tested rescue technology used by the US Military, US Coast Guard, NATO Special Forces and Arctic explorers.
Specification
The next-generation GlobalFix PRO features a professional-grade 16-channel GPS receiver for faster location acquisition which is typically 3 to 5 times faster than a conventional GPS from a cold start.
Upon activation, the built-in GPS receiver transmits your position coordinates in a powerful 406 MHz signal along with your registered, digitally-coded distress signal and a 121.5 MHz SAR homing frequency. The 110-yard (100-metre) GPS position accuracy is the optimum allowed by Cospas-Sarsat.
The GlobalFix PRO also features a built-in LED strobe light, full function text mode and GPS acquisition testing. The exclusive polycarbonate-blend case is designed for maximum UV, chemical, temperature and shock resistance.
The GPS allows for faster location once activated.
Features
The Tron 40S is designed to be installed in a manual MB4 bracket.
Features
New-generation 406 MHz EPIRBs, for example, integrate EPIRB GPS with 406 MHz to transmit your latitude and longitude coordinates to Search & Rescue (SAR) services to pinpoint your location within minutes compared with nearly an hour with 406 MHz alone.
Three models can help illustrate the variety of EPIRBS available across a wide price range.
The ACR AquaLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon lets you head offshore with confidence.
With three levels of integrated signal technology — GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability — the ACR AquaLink 406 quickly and accurately relays your position to a worldwide network of Search & Rescue satellites, reducing search time and increasing your chances of survival.
This is reliable signaling technology that has saved more than 26,800 lives since 1982.
The AquaLink broadcasts a unique registered distress signal that not only tells rescuers where you are but also who you are.
The onboard GPS can fix your position to within 100 metres and then utilises a powerful 406 MHz signal to relay your distress call to orbiting satellites. As local Search & Rescue is deployed, a separate homing signal and an integrated LED strobe light guide rescuers to your exact location.
The ACR AquaLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon is small enough to be carried easily in a pack or pocket or it can be worn on deck, at the helm, in quarters or on a life vest and in addition it will float if accidentally dropped overboard.
Performing a full functional self-test of the PLB’s internal circuitry, battery voltage and power as well as 406 MHz transmission gives you the peace of mind of knowing your PLB will work the moment you need it most.
An ACR exclusive feature is that a built-in GPS acquisition test mode allows you to test GPS functionality up to 12 times over the life of the battery.
With the ACR AquaLink 406, you are tapping into the same field-tested rescue technology used by the US Military, US Coast Guard, NATO Special Forces and Arctic explorers.
Specification
- Model number: PLB-350 B
- Size: 2.3 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches (5.9 x 14.8 x 3.7 cm)
- Weight: 9.2 oz (261 g) with lanyard
- Battery: Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries
- Battery replacement interval: 6 years from date of manufacture or 5 years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use
- Battery operational life: Exceeds 24 hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
- Battery typical performance: 35 hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
- Battery storage temperature: -40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
- Material: Engineered polycarbonate blend
- Colour: High-visibility yellow
- Activation: Manual
- 2-step operation: Deploy antenna, press On button with clear view of sky
- Waterproof range: 16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr; 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min
- Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements
- Radiated power: 6.3W (406 MHz), 50 mW ±3 dB (121.5 MHz)
- Accessories: Attachment clip included
- Approvals: Cospas-Sarsat, FCC; Pending: Canada, Europe
- Limited warranty: 5 years
- Lead-free: Yes
The next-generation GlobalFix PRO features a professional-grade 16-channel GPS receiver for faster location acquisition which is typically 3 to 5 times faster than a conventional GPS from a cold start.
Upon activation, the built-in GPS receiver transmits your position coordinates in a powerful 406 MHz signal along with your registered, digitally-coded distress signal and a 121.5 MHz SAR homing frequency. The 110-yard (100-metre) GPS position accuracy is the optimum allowed by Cospas-Sarsat.
The GlobalFix PRO also features a built-in LED strobe light, full function text mode and GPS acquisition testing. The exclusive polycarbonate-blend case is designed for maximum UV, chemical, temperature and shock resistance.
The GPS allows for faster location once activated.
Features
- 406 and 121.5 MHz
- Internal GPS allows faster location
- Housed in a high-impact polycarbonate case
- Hydrostatically released
- Position updated every 20 minutes
- GPS and circuitry test feature
- 48-hour operation at -40°C
- Field-programmable by a service dealer
- 5-year limited warranty
- 5-year battery life
- Waterproof to 10 m
The Tron 40S is designed to be installed in a manual MB4 bracket.
Features
- Compact model designed for fast, easy maintenance
- Easy, flexible mounting
- Strong 10-km visible Xenon strobe light
- Full function testing
- Standard H2O hammer-release mechanism
- Easy remote programming of vessel identity
- Service stations worldwide
- GMDSS technology
- Operates on the COSPAS/SARSAT frequency 406 MHz
- Identification and positioning via satellite
- Approved to IMO/SOLAS/GMDSS regulations
- MED approved
- Supplied with certification for the IMO MSC/Circ.882 and SOLAS IV/15.9
- NATO Stock No. 5895-25-148-0381 (TRON 40S/FB-4)