FastACQTM GPS engine acquires LAT/LON from a cold start better than normal GPS engines

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      100 m (110 yds) GPS position accuracy, optimum allowed by COSPAS-SARSAT

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      Floats upright with high visibility built-in strobe

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      Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency)

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      Automatically activated when out of bracket and in the water or manually activated

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      Only EPIRB available that provides a GPS acquisition test, a full functional self test of internal circuitry, and battery voltage test

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      High-impact polycarbonate case with non-tangling lanyard

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      Audio/visual indicators of active transmission

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      Class 1 battery for colder temperature operation; minimum 48 hrs @ -40oC (-40oF), 5 year replacement

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      Fully enclosed, high density, UV stabilized polyethylene bracket with hydrostatic release withstands extremely abusive environments

 

Size:  17.5 x 4.75 x 3.5 in (44.4 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm)

Weight:   2.3 lbs (1.04 kg)

Material:         High impact polycarbonate blend case/polyethylene bracket

Color:         Hi-Viz Yellow/White bracket

Deployment:         Automatic, hydrostatic release

Operation:         Automatically deploys when water depth is approximately 13 ft (4 m) and begins transmitting

Waterproof:         33 ft (10 m)

Accessories:         9367 Hydrostatic Release kit, 1096 Battery Replacement Kit

Certification:         Approved by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG, Complies with GMDSS, European MED

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

Limited Warranty:         5 years

Frequency:         406.028 MHz, 121.5 MHz

Battery Type:         Lithium - 5-year replacement life (11-year storage life)

Modulation:         AM

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

U.S. Patent No.         6,501,340

Patented proprietary electronics package provides greater frequency stability for most accurate position through the LEOSAR satellites FastACQ™ GPS is on for up to 25 minutes in the first 45 minutes of operation