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      Internal GPS engine allows faster 406 EPIRB location than standard, non-GPS-enabled models; can update position every 20 minutes

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      New GPS engine provides faster aquisition time

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      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)

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      Patented proprietary electronics package for faster, more stable 406 frequency transmission

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      Field Programmable at BRC equipped with FPR-100, FPR-10

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      48 hours operating life at -40°C (-40°F), allowing for monthly self-test for 5 years

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      Lanyard coil retained with all around cover for non-tangling deployment

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      Universal usage illustrations; English and French languages

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      Mounting Bracket included with EPIRB purchase

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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)

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      Built-in strobe for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions

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      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"

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      Can be manually activated; self-buoyant - no external float collar to lose

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      High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing

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      5-year limited warranty

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      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 @ -40°C (-40°F)