ACR 406 GPS I Personal Locater Beacon with GPS Interface by ACR

ACR 406 GPS I Personal Locater Beacon with GPS Interface

Features

Transmits on 406 MHz via COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system

Small, lightweight unit

Single, three-position switch for simplicity

Red LED flashing indicates unit is "ON"

Yellow LED flashing indicates test sequence in process

Steady green LED indicates unit has passed full functional test

Functional test switch for battery power and 406 MHz transmission

Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around bottom case for easy stowage

Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water

Waterproof to 3.3 ft

Case and instruction label are oil, water and UV resistant, with non-corroding components

Wrist lanyard ensures security when hand-held

Size: 1.9 x 6.5 x 3.8 in

Weight: 17.6 oz

Material: Fiber reinforced polycarbonate blend with resin tougheners

Color: Hi-Vis Yellow/blue

Deployment: Manual

Operation: Lift switch up, slide right, push forward breaking tab

Frequency: 406.028 MHz, 121.5 MHz

Battery Type: Lithium-5 1/2 year replacement life (11-year useful life)

Certification: Approved by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC Approved

Limited Warranty: 5 years

Operational Life: In excess of 24 hours at -40 degrees C, longer in higher ambient temperature

Survival in the Palm of Your Hand
Going outdoors means getting away. Whether it's camping, hiking, mountaineering, hunting or fishing, an escape to solitude is why we do it. Being out of touch can have its advantages. But, being out of touch can have its disadvantages, too. What if you or someone in your party becomes seriously ill or is injured? There could be a freak blizzard or avalanche. Your two-way radio is severely limited in range and requires someone to be listening on the channel. And don't expect your cellular phone to work at the bottom of a remote canyon. There's a technology that's saved thousands of lives worldwide in military, maritime and aviation emergencies. It's the satellite-aided emergency locator beacon. In aviation, it's known as an ELT or Emergency Locator Transmitter; in marine use, the EPIRB, or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. In short, it gets help fast. This technology is now available to you.

For nearly a decade now, an advanced type of ELT or EPIRB - 406 MHz transmitters - has been available to ships and aircraft. The 406 transmitters send a coded signal that uniquely identifies each transmitter. Rescuers know exactly who and what to look for within minutes. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission has approved 406 MHz transmitters for land-based activities. ACR Electronics is ready with the 406 GPS I and 406 GPS I/O Personal Locator Beacons. The same quality that's made ACR the world leader in safety and survival technologies will be available to protect you outdoors.

When you activate the 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon, it sends your signal to one of seven satellites that continually circle the globe. This signal is then relayed to a ground station so search and rescue personnel can be notified. In less than an hour, aid can be on its way. After several passes, the satellite pinpoints the PLB's location to within a 2. 5 miles. Interface a GPS receiver and your precise position gets sent immediately.

The 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon weighs just 12 ounces. It's not much larger than a TV remote control, so it's easy to pack or carry. It can continuously transmit both your coded signal, as well as a localized homing signal, for over 24 hours. The rugged case is completely water-proof and it floats. Take the "Search" out of "Search and Rescue" with a 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon. Soon you can go outdoors to get away, knowing you won't get out of touch. Isn't that a comfort worth having?

Available from Boatersworld
Price: $399.99
Updated on 5-31-2008.