ACR Survival Radio Multi-channel VHF GMDSS Survival Craft Radio
- All maritime Simplex channels, including weather
- Automatic selection of channel 16 upon switch-on
- Floats to allow retrieval if lost overboard unlike other radios
- Simple touch pad operation for unskilled users or gloved hands
- Highly visible yellow case waterproof to 10 ft (3.3 m)
- Can be packed in life rafts/lifeboats
- Coiled lanyard, belt clip and adjustable wrist lanyard
- Antenna, circuitry and power are tuned for maximum range
- Reflective tip on antenna
- Comes with user-replaceable lithium battery - rechargeable battery with charger available
- Operating life: 8 hours continuous (lithium), up to 6 hours (rechargeable)
Specials
- Size: 2.6 x 1.7 x 7.6 in (6.6 x 4.3 x 19.0 cm)
- Weight: 1.0 lb (453 g) including lithium battery
- Material: Isoplast
- Color: Yellow
- Operation: Correctly position or press "ON/OFF" switch, channel up or down
- Waterproof: Up to 10 ft (3.3 m)
- Frequency: VHF FM
- Battery Type: User-replaceable lithium battery
- Modulation: FM
- Certification: Complies with GMDSS, SOLAS/IMO A.605(15), FCC Approved; CE
- Limited Warranty: 1 year
- Carton Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.5 x 13.0 in (18.0 x 17.0 x 33.0 cm)
- Units Per Carton: 4
- Carton Weight: 7.0 lbs (3.0 kg)
- Operational Life: Multi-channel - 8 hours continuous (lithium), up to 6 hours (rechargeable) 16/6 - 8 hours @ - 20°C (-4°F), longer in temperate waters
2-Channel VHF GMDSS Survival Craft Radio Features:
- Transmits and receives on VHF Channels 16 and 6
- Capable of withstanding total immersion to 10 ft. (3.3 m)
- Floats to prevent being lost overboard like other radios
- Can be stored in a survival craft for up to 5 years
- Easily replaceable "push/twist/lock" battery; 5 year replacement life
- Operating life: 8 hours @ -20° C (-4° F), longer in temperate waters
ACR Survival Radio Characteristics
| Item |
16/6
|
Multi-Channel
|
| Frequency Range |
156-162
MHz
|
| No of Available Channels |
2 (16,6)
|
57 (01A-WX
10)
|
| Channel Spacing |
50 KHz
|
| Frequency Stability |
0.001%
|
| Max Frequency Deviation |
5 KHz
|
| Frequency Control |
Synthesizer
(PLL)
|
| Operating Modes |
Voice
|
| Modulation System |
Phase
|
| Operating Time |
8 Hours
Minimum
|
| Housing (Case) |
Polyurethane
alloy
|
Receiver
| Receiving System |
Dual Conversion
|
| Sensitivity |
1 µV(12dB SINAD)
|
| Squelch Sensitivity |
2µV
|
| Audio Response |
300-2750 Hz
|
| Distortion |
<10% THD
|
| Audio Output Power |
200 mW
|
| Current Consumption |
50 mA
|
| Antenna Type |
Vertical
|
| De-emphasis |
-6 dB/Octave
|
Transmitter
| RF Output Power |
500 mW
|
| Modulation System |
Phase Locked Loop
|
| AF Harmonic Distortion |
<10% THD
|
| Audio Response |
300-2750 Hz
|
| Class of Emission |
16KOG3E
|
| Pre-emphasis |
-6 dB/Octave
|
| Current Consumption |
290 mA
|
| Standard Duty Cycle (Li Battery) |
10% RX, 10% TX, 80%
SB
|
Batteries
| Primary |
Lithium
|
| Storage Life |
10 Years
|
| In Service |
5 Years
|
| Capacity |
1200 mA hr
|
| MaxCap (Rechargeable-non GMDSS use) |
-
|
NiCad |
| Capacity |
-
|
600 mA hr |
Service
Conditions
| Temperature Range |
-20°C to +55°C
|
| Altitude |
0 to 40,000 ft (0 to 12,000 m)
|
| Waterproof |
10 ft (3 m), Max. up to 5 minutes
|
Dimensions (less
Antenna)
| H |
7.6 in
(19.3 cm)
|
| W |
2.6 in (6.6 cm)
|
| T |
1.7 in (4.3 cm)
|
| Antenna |
11.5 in (29.2 cm)
|
| Weight (incl. Battery) |
1.1 lb (0.5 Kg)
|
| Type Approvals |
GMDSS, FCC,
check with ACR for others
|
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