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AquaFix™ 406
Product No. 2797.4NH
Accidents happen every day on the water, whether your boat goes down, man overboard, or a storm has left your boat incapacitated. On the water, an every day accident instantly can become a life-threatening situation if you are not prepared.
Why wait days being stranded in the hopes that someone will find you? Put the power in the palm of your hand with the AquaFix™ 406 GPS PLB. Now you can turn that life-threatening situation into a successful rescue story.
It's as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver (P/N 2797.4 only), the AquaFix™ will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifier code through the SARSAT satellites instantly alerting SAR forces that you need help, immediately!
The AquaFix™ works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacon's first burst, SAR forces can be notified and start planning your rescue in as little as three minutes.
Be Responsible, Be Prepared, Be Safe.
Product No. 2797.4NH
Accidents happen every day on the water, whether your boat goes down, man overboard, or a storm has left your boat incapacitated. On the water, an every day accident instantly can become a life-threatening situation if you are not prepared.
Why wait days being stranded in the hopes that someone will find you? Put the power in the palm of your hand with the AquaFix™ 406 GPS PLB. Now you can turn that life-threatening situation into a successful rescue story.
It's as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver (P/N 2797.4 only), the AquaFix™ will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifier code through the SARSAT satellites instantly alerting SAR forces that you need help, immediately!
The AquaFix™ works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacon's first burst, SAR forces can be notified 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 local homing frequency).
- Onboard GPS (P/N 2797.4 only) 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).
- 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.
- Easily carried in a pack or on a life jacket; small enough to wear on deck by yachting racers, crew, solo cruisers, or any marine enthusiast.
- Removable holster provides functionality, style and protection for your PLB; holster allows for multiple mounting options on backpacks, webbing, and life vests.
- Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS* acquisition (*P/N 2797.4 only).
- Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; is easily positioned when needed.
- Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements.
AFFORDABLE SURVIVABILITY
By DAVE
from VIRGINIA BEACH, VA on 2/4/2009
from VIRGINIA BEACH, VA on 2/4/2009
Pros:
Accurate, Compact, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Waterproof
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
DEEP SEA TRAVEL
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about ACR ACR AquaFix™ 406 Personal Locator Beacon w/ Onboard GPS:
THIS UNIT HAS BETTER TECHNOLOGY THAN THE SHIP'S EPIRB WE HAVE ON BOARD. EVERYBODY ON THE SHIP WANTS TO GO IN MY LIFEBOAT IF WE EVER HAVE TO ABANDON SHIP.
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Larger than expected
By sriedman/ anderson 22 from Santa Barbara, CA on 8/10/2007
from Santa Barbara, CA on 8/10/2007
Pros:
small GPS/ EPIRB combo
Cons:
Bigger than palm of hand
Best Uses:
Solo offshore boating
Describe Yourself:
Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about ACR ACR AquaFix™ 406 Personal Locator Beacon w/ Onboard GPS:
I'm 6'4" 250lbs so when I read 'fits in palm of hand' I was thinking I could wear it comfortably on my hydrostatic inflatable PFD when going solo (frequently). In size and weight it is a 12 oz can of soda on your webbing. About 1/2-1/3 size of the GPS/EPIRB already on your boat. Oh well, safety first. Points for good technology.