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Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

Smallest, lightest, most function-rich PLB alerts Search and Rescue to your precise location in an emergency.
Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency).
Exclusive built-in GPS technology is finely tuned for optimum performance
100 meter position accuracy when GPS coordinates are present
Easy to activate by novice user, simply deploy antenna to reveal “ON/OFF” activation button, hold for 1 second
PLB has circuitry, battery power/voltage and GPS acquisition test features built in
Exceeds required 24 hour operating life at -20°C (-4°F), typical operating life: 40 hours @ -20°C (-4°F), 8 hours @ -40°C (-40°F)
Attachment clip mounts to back of PLB to easily clip onto backpacks, belt, webbing, etc
Bungee lanyard allows for PLB to be easily secured preventing loss, comfortable to wear around neck.
ACR beacons are used by the U.S. military, U.S. Coast Guard, NATO and Arctic explorers
Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements for Category 2 (non- buoyant) PLBs, tested to 5 meters
High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing.
Size:   1.25 x 5.81 x 2.31 in (3.71 x 14.75 x 5.8 cm) Weight:   10 oz. (285g)

Booking Code ELTS
Price 2011
first week (one week minimum rental period) $130.00
per extra week $105.00
per extra day $18.00

 

 

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