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 youre 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 indentifi er 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 fi rst transmission SAR forces can be notifi ed 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 enthusiastLanyard and removable plastic holster provides functionality and allows for multiple mounting options on belt webbing and life vestFull functional self test of internal circuitry battery voltage & power 406 MHz transmission and GPS acquisitionFlat stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; and is ready for rapid deploymentExceeds RTCM waterproof requirements. Permanent flotation pouch included for retrieval if dropped in waterDid You Know...406 MHz technology has been around since 1982 and is credited with saving over 20000 lives worldwideIn 2005 222 people in 93 incidents are alive thanks to the SARSAT systemRegistration...It is mandatory that you register your PLB. Its fast easy and free. www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov When activated the unique identifi cation code in your PLB is linked to the registration database. This way authorities can retrieve valuable information about you and your tripResponsible 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
