Good boat maintenance is one part of marine safety planning. Being a cautious and skilled navigator is another. But the ocean and the weather can conspire against you! Having a way for people to find you if your crew and your boat is in distress might save your life and that of your passengers some day. The acronym EPIRB stands for Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon and has two categories. (See the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Navigation Center for more information). |
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406/121.5 MHZ. Float-free, automatically activated EPIRB. Detectable by satellite anywhere in the world. Recognized by Global Maritime Distress & Safety System.
406/121.5 MHZ. Similar to Category I, except is manually activated. Some models are also water activated.
The 406 EPIRB’s signal is 50 times more powerful than the 121.5 beacon’s, allowing satellites to better detect its signal and provide a more accurate search area for rescue crews.
ACR SATELLITE 2 406 mhz CAT1 EPIRB |
#ACR2774NHRetail: $1050.00 Our PricePatented proprietary electronics package for faster, more stable 406 frequency transmission; full functional self-test including battery voltage and internal circuitry. Fully enclosed, high density, UV stabilized polyethylene bracket with hydrostatic release. Hydrostatic release automatically deploys EPIRB if vessel sinks to approximately 13 ft (4m); beacon automatically activates. World's smallest 406 MHz EPIRB that meets all world regulations. Built in strobe for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions. Single, three position switch for easy test and operation. Steady green LED indicates has passed full functional test, flashing red LED indicates unit is "ON". Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency). Can be manually activated; self-buoyant - no external float collar to lose Lanyard coiled on recessed spool for non-tangling deployment. Exclusive, polycarbonate blend designed for maximum resistance to UV and chemicals; maximum durability when exposed to extreme temperatures and shock. High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing. Field programmable - built-in vessel code can be reprogrammed by any ACR Authorized Service Center world wide (Maritime/Serialized/Radio Call Sign/MID Protocols, Country Code, etc.) Product label includes universal test/operation symbols, English and French languages, plus ability to substitute other foreign languages
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ACR SATELLITE 2 406 mhz CAT2 EPIRB W/BRACKET |
#ACR27755NHRetail:$900.00 Our PriceLanyard coiled on recessed spool for non-tangling deployment. Exclusive, polycarbonate blend designed for maximum resistance to UV and chemicals; maximum durability when exposed to extreme temperatures and shock. High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing. Field programmable - built-in vessel code can be reprogrammed by any ACR Authorized Service Center world wide (Maritime/Serialized/Radio Call Sign/MID Protocols, Country Code, etc.) Product label includes universal test/operation symbols, English and French languages, plus ability to substitute other foreign languages
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ACR 2846 GLOBALFIX IPRO 406 mhz CAT I EPIRB WITH GPS
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#ACR2846Retail:$900.00 Our PriceThe all new GlobalFix™ iPRO Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is the next generation in marine safety electronics. The GlobalFix™ iPRO is a breakthrough product that boasts a digital display and dual GPS technology. GlobalFix™ iPRO sports a digital display that allows you to see all of the beacon's operational activities. The screen displays GPS LAT/LON, operating instructions, usage tips, transmission bursts as well as battery power. iPRO makes self-testing your beacon simple and easy to understand with the digital display visually walking you through the self test step by step, no more relying on listening to beeps and LEDs. The GlobalFix™ iPRO is also the first EPIRB that offers Dual GPS Technology. Interface your iPRO to your onboard GPS to ensure that your LAT/LON is stored inside so the coordinates are transmitted in the first data burst. iPRO's internal GPS is optimized for cold starts and is tested and refined at ACR's GPS Simulation Center so that it will pin-point your exact location faster than standard GPS enabled EPIRBs.
External GPS interface requirements: In order to be compatible with the GlobalFix™ iPRO, an external GPS receiver must provide location information according to the following requirements:
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REVERE SMARTFIND Plus G5 GPS EPIRB
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Part number REV82800002ARetail:$1,580.00 Our Price Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology. This compact and stylish unit is available as a standard 406 MHz EPIRB or for enhanced position location, with a built-in high accuracy GPS.
SPECIFICATIONSMeets the following international requirement standards COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 and T.007 class 2, RTCM SC110- STD Version 2 class 2 IEC 61097-2, EN 60945, Part 80 of FCC regulations, IMO resolutions A662 (16) A694 (17) A810 (19) EU MED (Ships wheel)
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You may be fined for false activation of an unregistered EPIRB. The U.S. Coast Guard routinely refers cases involving the non-distress activation of an EPIRB (e.g., as a hoax, through gross negligence, carelessness or improper storage and handling) to the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC will prosecute cases based upon evidence provided by the Coast Guard, and will issue warning letters or notices of apparent liability for fines up to $10,000.
However, the Coast Guard has suspended forwarding non-distress activations of properly registered 406 MHz EPIRBs to the FCC, unless activation was due to hoax or gross negligence, since these search and rescue cases are less costly to prosecute.
If you purchase a new or a used 406 MHz EPIRB, you MUST register it with NOAA. If you change your boat, your address, or your primary phone number, you MUST re-register your EPIRB with NOAA. If you sell your EPIRB, make sure the purchaser re-registers the EPIRB, or you may be called by the Coast Guard if it later becomes activated.
An FCC ship station license is no longer required to purchase or carry an EPIRB.