Description
ResQFix406 GPS Personal Locator BeaconAccidents happen every day on the water, whether your boat goes down, crew lost, man overboard, or a storm has left your boat incapacitated. On the water, a minor problem instantly can become a life-threatening situation if you're not prepared.
Put the power in the palm of your hand with ResQFix
™ 406 Personal Locator Beacon. Now you can turn that life-threatening situation into a successful rescue story.
Its as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver the ResQFix
™ will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifier code through the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites instantly alerting Search and Rescue forces that you need help, immediately!
The ResQFix
™ works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacons first transmission, SAR forces can be notified and start planning your rescue in as little as three minutes.
Be Responsible, Be Prepared, Be Safe.
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)
Onboard 12 channel parallel GPS acquires then transmits LAT/LON when the unit is activated, dramatically saving valuable time for your distress message to reach local rescue centers and providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 110 yards (100 meters)
Smallest and most functional PLB available; can be easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn on deck by yachting racers, crew, solo cruisers, and any other marine enthusiast
Lanyard and removable plastic holster provides functionality and allows for multiple mounting options on belt, webbing, and life vest
Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition
Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; and is ready for rapid deployment
Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements. Permanent flotation pouch included for retrieval if dropped in water
Did You Know...406 MHz technology has been around since 1982 and is credited with saving over 20,000 lives worldwide
In 2005, 222 people in 93 incidents are alive, thanks to the SARSAT system
Registration...It is mandatory that you register your PLB. It's fast, easy and free. www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov When activated, the unique identification code in your PLB is linked to the registration database. This way authorities can retrieve valuable information about you and your trip
Responsible Use...The ResQFix
™ is a satellite-signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave and imminent and the loss of life, limb, eyesight, or valuable property will occur without assistance
| Size: | 1.4 x 5.85 x 2.21 in (35.5 x 149 x 56 cm) |
| Weight: | 10 oz (283.5g) |
| Batteries: | Class 2 lithium battery packs, (non-hazmat)
min. transmit 24 hrs @-20°C
5 year replacement life (11 year storage) |
| Material: | Engineered polycarbonate blend |
| Color: | Hi viz ACRtreuse |
| Deployment: | Manual |
| Activation: | Manual |
| Operation: | 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giveing clear view of sky |
| Waterproof: | 16ft. @ 1hr., 33ft @ 10min.
Factory tested @ 70°F
Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements |
| Limited Warranty: | 5 Years |
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