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PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON RESQFIX 406 GPS PLB 174759

PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON   RESQFIX 406 GPS PLB       174759

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Accidents happen every day on the water, whether your boat goes down, crew lost, man overboard, or a storm has left your boat incapacitated. On the water, a minor problem instantly can become a life threatening situation if you re not prepared. Put the power in the palm of your hand with ResQFix 406 Personal Locator Beacon. The smallest, lightest PLB available is easily attachable to clothing and equipment, giving you peace of mind knowing it is with you at all times. Now you can turn that life threatening situation into a successful rescue story. It s as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver the ResQFix will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifier code through the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites instantly alerting Search and Rescue forces that you need help, immediately! The ResQFix works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacon s first transmission, SAR forces can be notified and start planning your rescue in as little as three minutes. Be Responsible, Be Prepared, Be Safe.

Transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered, unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency) Onboard 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 meters) Smallest 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 enthusiast Lanyard and removable plastic holster provides functionality and allows for multiple mounting options on belt, webbing, and immersion suits Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; and is ready for rapid deployment Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements. Permanent flotation pouch included for retrieval if dropped in water

Size: 1.4 x 5.85 x 2.21 in (3.6 x 14.9 x 5.6 cm) Weight: 10 oz (283.5 g) without pouch or lanyard Batteries: Class 2 lithium battery packs, (non-hazmat) min. transmit 24 hrs @ -20 C 5 year replacement life (11 year storage) Material: Engineered polycarbonate blend Color: Hi viz ACRtreuse Storage: -40 F to 158 F (-40 C to 70 C) Deployment: Manual Activation: Manual Operation: 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky Waterproof: 16.5 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70 F Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements Certification: COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, Canada, Europe Limited Warranty: 5 years Radiated Power: 5 W 2dB (406 MHz) 50 mW 3dB (121.5 MHz) Operational Life: In excess of 24 Hours @ -20 C (-4 F) Typical performance is: 40 Hours @ -4 F (-20 C) 8 Hours @ -40 F (-40 C)

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