• Internal GPS engine allows faster 406 EPIRB location than standard, non-GPS-enabled models; can update position every 20 minutes
  
• New GPS engine provides faster acquisition time
  
• EPIRB has Circuitry, Battery Voltage and GPS Acquisition Test features built in, or can be fully tested at a BRC (See Glossary-Full Functional Self-Test)
  
• Patented proprietary electronics package for faster, more stable 406 frequency transmission
  
• Field Programmable at BRC equipped with FPR-100, FPR-10
  
• 48 hours operating life at -40C (-40F), allowing for monthly self-test for 5 years
  
• Lanyard coil retained with all around cover for non-tangling deployment
  
• Universal usage illustrations; English and French languages
  
• Mounting Bracket included with EPIRB purchase
  
• Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency)
  
• Built-in strobe for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions
  
• Single, three-position switch for easy test of battery, EPIRB and GPS operation. Steady green LED indicates unit has passed full functional EPIRB test. Flashing red LED indicates unit is "ON"
  
• Can be manually activated; self-buoyant - no external float collar to lose
  
• High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing
  
• 5-year limited warranty
  
• 5-year replacement life lithium battery 

Size(including antenna):   
17.5 x 6.25 x 5.5 in. (44.5 x 15.4 x 14.0 cm)

Weight:  
4.5 lbs. (2.0 kg)

Material:
High impact polycarbonate blend case/polyethylene bracket

Color:
Hi-Viz Yellow/White bracket

Deployment:
Automatic, hydrostatic release or manual

Operation:
Lift switch up, slide left, push back and down fully, breaking tab; water activated when out of bracket

Waterproof:
33 ft (10 m)

Certification:
COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG, European MED 

U.S. Patent Number
U.S. Pat. No. 6,501,340

Limited Warranty:
5 years

Battery Type:
Lithium - 5-year replacement life

Modulation:
AM

Radiated Power:
5 watts +2dB (406 MHz) 50 mW +3dB (121.5)

Operating Life:
48 hours @ -40C (-40F)

Note: This item has been discontinued. We have none in stock and it is no longer available to us.

E-Mail sales@shipstore.com with any questions.