FastACQTM GPS engine acquires LAT/LON from a cold start better than normal GPS engines
100m (110 yds) GPS position accuracy, optimum allowed by COSPAS-SARSAT
Floats upright with high visibility built-in strobe
Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency)
Automatically activated when out of bracket and in the water or manually activated
Only EPIRB available that provides a GPS acquisition test, a full functional self test of internal circuitry, and battery voltage test
High-impact polycarbonate case with non-tangling lanyard
Audio/visual indicators of active transmission
Class 1 battery for colder temperature operation; minimum 48 hrs @ -40oC (-40oF), 5 year replacement
Fully enclosed, high density, UV stabilized polyethylene bracket with hydrostatic release withstands extremely abusive environments
Size:
17.5 x 4.75 x 3.5 in (44.4 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm)
Weight:
2.3 lbs (1.04 kg)
Material:
High impact polycarbonate blend case/polyethylene bracket
Color:
Hi-Viz Yellow/White bracket
Deployment:
Automatic, hydrostatic release
Operation:
Automatically deploys when water depth is approximately 13 ft (4 m) and begins transmitting
Waterproof:
33 ft (10 m)
Accessories:
9367 Hydrostatic Release kit, 1096 Battery Replacement Kit
Certification:
Approved by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG, Complies with GMDSS, European MED
U.S. Patent Number
U.S. Pat. No. 6,501,340
Limited Warranty:
5 years
Frequency:
406.028 MHz, 121.5 MHz
Battery Type:
Lithium - 5-year replacement life (11-year storage life)
Modulation:
AM
Radiated Power:
5 watts +2dB (406 MHz) 50mW +3dB (121.5)
U.S. Patent No.
6,501,340 Patented proprietary electronics package provides greater frequency stability for most accurate position through
the LEOSAR satellites FastACQ GPS is on for up to 25 minutes in the first 45 minutes of operation
