EPIRBS
McMurdo Smartfind Plus
Meeting the demands of commercial and
recreational mariners, the McMurdo
Smartfind Plus 406 MHz EPIRB incorporates
a high-accuracy 12 channel GPS for
enhanced position location and comes in a
float-free Cat. I automatic housing or Cat. II
manual bulkhead bracket. The Smartfind
Plus has been designed to enhance
the lifesaving capabilities of con-
ventional beacons. Standard GPS
uses an array of 27 satellites and
provides continuous positional
information with a typical accuracy
of about 100 feet. This incorpora-
tion of positional information over-
comes a location problem when
using geostationary satellites and
can reduce search and rescue
response time.
All Smartfind Plus units
contain a non-hazardous
five-year battery for safe
and easy transport as well
as a built-in flashing LED
for greater visibility in a
rescue situation. Smartfind
Plus complies with both
SOLAS and GMDSS regula-
tions.
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons
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GlobalFix iPRO
The GlobalFix iPRO offers Digital
Display screen and dual-GPS
capabilities. The Digital Display
provides the user with important
information during operation
and self-test.
When activated, the iPRO displays latitude/longitude coordinates on the screen. If the endangered person has another means
of communication, the lat/long
data can be provided to rescuing parties. During emergencies the device
reminds the user of
what to do to assure that
the distress signal will
continue to be sent.
Even under conditions
where it is difficult to get a
GPS fix, the 406 MHz signal is
always sent and the rescue satellite system will begin to extrapolate the location. Typically, internal GPS coordinates are
acquired within the first 100 seconds of activation.
The 406 MHz data is sufficient for the
satellite to determine the location of an activated beacon. The benefit of having GPS
coordinates sent along with a 406 MHz
emergency signal is that it enhances the 406
MHz signal and reduces the notification
period from about 1 hour to 15 minutes, and
initial search radius from 2. 5 nautical miles
to 100 meters.
Simrad
EG50 AUTO
Equipped with an
integral GPS, the
406 MHz EG50
provides rapid signaling to rescue
authorities that you
are in distress,
enabling them to
locate you using satellite technology with
extreme accuracy anywhere in the world.
Features include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon, non-hazardous battery and five-year
battery life.
Simrad EPIRBs utilize the latest technology to ensure high reliability and accuracy.
All four models automatically activate on
contact with water and feature audible and
visual indicators, so you can be sure that
your transmission is being sent. Two-part
bulkhead brackets prevent accidental activation and intelligent diagnostic features and
user self-test facilities ensure that the EPIRB
will always be ready for use.
www.simrad-yachting.com
GME MT403 The MT403, produced by Aust ralian m a r i n e safety elec- tronics man- u f a c t u r e r GME, comes in both manual and float-free versions, with or without internal GPS. All use non-hazmat batteries to simplify mandatory periodic battery replacement and to allow shipping without special handling. The MT403 is
compact, which allows its float-free cannister
to be smaller.
www.whiffletreecorp.com
www.acrelectronics.com
www.mcmurdo.co.uk
