EPIRB frequency: 121.5MHz / 406 GPS interface (NMEA 0183). Transmits exact GPS co-ordinates through GEOSAR Satellite System Water sensor & manual activation Self test Strobe light Floats upright High impact polycarb case Waterproof to 10 metres Lithium battery (5 year replacement life) Operational life: 48 hours Weight: 1kg Complies with GMDSS, COSPAS-SARSAT Category 1 Auto EPIRB includes Sea Shelter 2 mounting bracket Category 2 Manual EPIRB includes Low Pro 2 mounting bracket.Battery to be replaced Jan 2014.

RESPONSIBLE USE GUIDE:

The EPIRB is a satellite signalling 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 property wil occur without assistance.

IMPORTANT:

• This 406MHz beacon is can be coded for different countries upon request.


• If you are not an Australian citizen or company with an Australian address and contact details then you must not buy an Australian coded beacon because (as a foreign citizen) you will not be able to register it in Australia. You need to purchase a beacon that has been coded with your country nationality.


• More information on this topic can be found at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority website http://beacons.amsa.gov.au