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GPS Personal
Location Beacon ( PLB )
Driving the
outback or sailing-
Take this
along, it can just save your life !!
The GPS
tracking beacon with an integrated GPS can help you out of a
life-threatening situation on your next outdoor adventure.
With the simple push of a button, the beacon will acquire
your GPS position and transmit it along with your
personalized identifier code, alerting AusSAR forces that
you need help. You must register your Personal Locator
Beacon at
http://www.amsa.gov.au/Search_and_Rescue/
more info
http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/
Features
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Transmits
on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with
your registered unique, digitally coded distress signal
and 121.5 MHz (SAR local homing frequency)
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Onboard GPS
acquires LAT/LON when the unit is activated, your
LAT/LON is transmitted as soon as acquired, providing
rescue agencies with your exact position to within 100
meters (110 yards)
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GPS
Interface (NMEA 0183) allows you to download your GPS
coordinates from a hand-held GPS receiver into your PLB;
when activated, your LAT/LON will accompany your 406 MHz
signal on the first burst, dramatically saving valuable
time for your distress message to reach local rescue
centers
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Easily
carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by
skiers, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots, or
any outdoor enthusiasts
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Removable
holster provides functionality, style and protection for
your PLB; holster allows for multiple mounting options
on backpacks, webbing, and life vests
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Full
functional self test of internal circuitry, battery
power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition
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Flat,
stainless-steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit
for easy stowage; is easily positioned when needed
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Floats to
avoid loss if dropped in water, exceeds RTCM waterproof
requirements
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Size: 1.74
in x 5.71 in x 3.03 in
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Weight: 12
oz
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Operational
Life: in access of 24 hours at -20 degrees C (-4 degrees
F), longer in hight ambient temperatures
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Batteries:
2 lithium battery packs (2,500 mAmp Hours @ -20 degrees
C)
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Storage
Temperature: -40 degrees C to 70 degrees C (-58 degrees
F to 158 degrees F)
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Radiated
Power: 5 watts +/- 2dB (406 MHz)/50 mW +/- 3 dB (121.5
MHz)
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Material:
engineered resilient impact polymer
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Operation:
deploy antenna, press both test buttons simultaneously
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Accessories: PLB holster, GPS interface cable
5-year limited manufacturer warranty
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