A Cerritos Consign ResQFix 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon
Boating and Watersports Type: Life Vests
Its as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver the will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized indentifi er code through the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites instantly alerting Search and Rescue forces that you need help, works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacons fi rst transmission, SAR forces can be notifi ed and start planning your rescue in as little as three minutes. Be Responsible, Be Prepared, Be on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered, unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing 12 channel parallel GPS acquires then transmits LAT/LON when the unit is activated, dramatically saving valuable time for your distress message to reach local rescue centers and providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 110 yards (100 and most functional PLB available; can be easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn on deck by yachting racers, crew, solo cruisers, and any other marine and removable plastic holster provides functionality and allows for multiple mounting options on belt, webbing, and life vest Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; and is ready for rapid RTCM waterproof requirements. Permanent flotation pouch included for retrieval if dropped in water Did You Know... 406 MHz technology has been around since 1982 and is credited with saving over 20,000 lives worldwide In 2005, 222 people in 93 incidents are alive, thanks to the SARSAT is mandatory that you register your PLB. Its fast, easy and free. When activated, the unique identifi cation code in your PLB is linked to the registration database. This way authorities can retrieve valuable information about you and your Use... The is a satellite signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means of self rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave and imminent and the loss of life, limb, eyesight, or valuable property will occur without class="linetext" x 5.85 x 2.21 in (35.5 x 149 x 56 oz 2 lithium battery packs, transmit 24 hrs year replacement life (11 year polycarbonate viz steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giveing clear view of @ 1hr., 33ft @ 10min. Factory tested @ 70°F Exc