ACR AquaFix 406 GPS I Personal Locator Beacon

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The ACR AquaFix 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon with GPS Interface (# 2792.2) 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).

Features

GPS interface (NMEA 0183) allows you to download your GPS coordinates from a hand-held receiver into your PLB - When activated, your LAT/LON will accompany your 406 MHz signal on the first burst ensuring that your distess message reaches local rescue centers in the shortest possible amount of time
Smallest and most functional PLB available - can easily be carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by skiers, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots or any other outdoor enthusiast
Can also serve as a Personal EPIRB (P-EPIRB) attached to a life jacket or survival suit or packed inside a life raft or abandon ship bag
Removable holster provides funcionality, style and protection
Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery power, 406 MHz transmission and GPS acquisition
Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage and it easily deployed when needed
Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water

Specifications

Size:	1.74 x 5.71x 3.03 in (4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm)
Weight:	12 oz (338 g)
Batteries:	Two lithium 2,500 mAmp Hour @-20°C - 5 year replacement life
Material:	Glass reinforced polycarbonate blend
Color:	Chartreuse with blue holster
Storage:	-50°C to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F)
Deployment:	Manual
Operation:	Deploy antenna, press both test buttons simultaneously
Accessories:	PLB holster, bulkhead mounting bracket
Certification	FCC Approved
Limited Warranty:	5 years
Radiated Power:	5 watts ± 2dB (406.028 MHz) 50mW ±3dB (121.5 MHz)
Operational Life:	In excess of 24 hours @ -20°C (-4°F), longer in highr ambient temperatures

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