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ACR 406 MHz MicroFix GPS Personal Locator Beacon
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Outdoor Gear > Boat Navigation > Item 16
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ACR 406 MHz MicroFix GPS Personal Locator Beacon
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$639.99
At FogDog.com
on 8-10-2008.
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- Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency)
- Exclusive built-in GPS technology is finely tuned for optimum performance
- 100-meter position accuracy when GPS coordinates are present
- Easy to activate by novice user, simply deploy antenna to reveal "ON/OFF" activation button, hold for 1 second
- PLB has circuitry, battery power/voltage and GPS acquisition test features built in
- Exceeds required 24 hour operating life at -20°C (-4°F), typical operating life: 40 hours @ -20°C (-4°F), 8 hours @ -40°C (-40°F)
- Attachment clip mounts to back of PLB to easily clip onto backpacks, belt, webbing, etc
- Bungee lanyard allows for PLB to be easily secured preventing loss, comfortable to wear around neck
- ACR beacons are used by the U.S. military, U.S. Coast Guard, NATO, and Arctic explorers
- Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements for Category 2 (non- buoyant) PLBs, tested to 5 meters
- High-impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water, and raft packing
- Size: 1.25 x 5.81 x 2.31 in
- Weight: 10 oz
- Material: high-impact engineered plastic
- Color: Hi-Viz Yellow
- Operation: Deploy antenna, Press "ON/OFF" button for 1 second
- Waterproof: 33 ft (10 m
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- Certification: COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC
- Limited Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years
- Battery Type: Lithium - 5-year replacement life (NON-HAZMAT)
- Modulation: AM
- Radiated Power: 5 watts +2dB (406 MHz) 50 mW +3dB (121.5)
- Operating Life: +24 hours @ -20°C (-4°F)
- Typical Operating Life: 40 hours @ -20°C (-4°F)
- 8 hours @ -40°C (-40°F)
The ACR® 406 MHz MicroFix® GPS personal locator beacon is a small, lightweight and function rich PLB that alerts Search and Rescue to your precise location in an emergency. It transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency). The exclusive built-in GPS technology is finely tuned for optimum performance.
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ACR 406 MHz MicroFix GPS Personal Locator Beacon
Available from FogDog.com
Price: $639.99
Updated on 8-10-2008.
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