ACR GLOBALFIX 406 2742 EPIRB CATEGORY 1  E-mail this product to a friend

• FastACQ^TM GPS engine acquires LAT/LON from a cold start better than normal GPS engines
  
• 100m (110 yds) GPS position accuracy, optimum allowed by COSPAS-SARSAT
  
• Floats upright with high visibility built-in strobe
  
• Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency)
  
• Automatically activated when out of bracket and in the water or manually activated 
  
• Only EPIRB available that provides a GPS acquisition test, a full functional self test of internal circuitry, and battery voltage test
  
• High-impact polycarbonate case with non-tangling lanyard
  
• Audio/visual indicators of active transmission
  
• Class 1 battery for colder temperature operation; minimum 48 hrs @ -40^oC (-40^oF), 5 year replacement
  
• 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) 50mW +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

THIS PRODUCT IS DISCONTINUED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
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