5 Star My Beacon

Drastically increase your probability of survival at sea with the multiple built-in redundancies of the GlobalFIX marine distress EPIRB. Upon activation, the GlobalFIX V4s robust internal GPS accurately fixes your exact location and broadcasts them via a powerful 406 MHz distress signal to Search and Rescue forces worldwide.. This EPIRB is pre-programmed for registration with the US country code and must be registered to a vessel with a US MMSI number. Whilst it will function anywhere around the world, the initial point of contact during an emergency situation would be the US Search and Rescue authorities with whom the PLB would be registered. Please note this EPIRB is not suitable for registration or use in Australia and New Zealand. If you require registration outside of the US, please purchase our alternative listing for Programmed for Rest of World'. We include at no charge a reprogramming service on this alternative listing to ensure the device can be registered in the country of your choice. Please be aware that the EPIRB must be registered in the same country as the MMSI registered to the vessel.. Registering your EPIRB is mandatory in most countries. Registering is very important because should your beacon ever be activated, it is how Search and Rescue Teams will know who you are, and contacts provided may be able to supply information about your specific travel plans. In the absence of this information, it may take longer for a search-and-rescue operation to begin.. This EPIRB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty..

Once activated, an SOS distress signal with GPS position is sent direct to Search and Rescue forces worldwide using the 406 MHz Emergency Distress Signal with 121.5 MHz Homing Signal No Subscription Required. Small, rugged, lightweight personal locator beacon that is buoyant and includes attachment clips including a belt clip, oral inflation tube clip, straps and lanyards for increased wearability for hikers, boaters, campers, climbers, RVing and all your outdoor adventures. Send pre-canned non-emergency self test and GPS test messages to multiple contacts via text message SMS and email with a customized message using the optional 406Link testing subscription. Global Coverage using the 3 satellite constellations of COSPAS-SARSAT, which sends your distress message directly to Search and Rescue agencies worldwide without the need for a rescue monitoring center. A bright LED Strobe light as well as an Infrared Strobe light ensures multiple visual signals to rescuers.

Rugged handheld navigator with preloaded worldwide basemap and 2.2 inch monochrome display. WAAS enabled GPS receiver with HotFix and GLONASS support for fast positioning and a reliable signal. Waterproof to IPX7 standards for protection against splashes, rain, etc.. Support for paperless geocaching and Garmin spine mounting accessories. Power with two AA batteries for up to 20 hours of use best with Polaroid AA batteries. See high and low elevation points or store waypoints along a track start, finish and highlow altitude to estimate time and distance between points.