ACR ResQFix 406 GPS
Personal Locator Beacon
Category 1 PLB

ACR Product No.: 2897
Model No.: PLB-300
aka: Resque / Rescue Fix / Resfix

Accidents happen every day on the water, whether your boat goes down, crew lost, man overboard, or a storm has left your boat incapacitated. On the water, a minor problem instantly can become a life threatening situation if you’re not prepared.

Put the power in the palm of your hand with ACR ResQFix 406 Personal Locator Beacon. Now you can turn that life threatening situation into a successful rescue story.
ACR ResQFix PLB 406 EPIRB (.pdf)

It’s as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver the ACR Res Q Fix will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifier code through the SARSAT satellites instantly alerting Search and Rescue forces that you need help, immediately!

The ACR ResQFix works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacon’s first transmission, 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 homing frequency)
• Onboard 12 channel parallel GPS acquires then transmits LAT/LON when the unit is activated, dramatically saving valuable time for your distress message to reach local rescue centers and providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 110 yards (100 meters)
• Smallest and most functional PLB available; can be easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn on deck by yachting racers, crew, solo cruisers, and any other marine enthusiast
• Lanyard and removable plastic holster provides functionality and allows for multiple mounting options on belt, webbing, and life vest
• Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition
• Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; and is ready for rapid deployment
• Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements.

DIMENSIONS:
• Size: 1.4 x 5.85 x 2.21 in (35.5 x 149 x 56 cm)
• Weight: 9.98 oz (283 g)
• Batteries: Class 2 lithium battery packs, (non-hazmat) min. transmit 24 hrs @ -20°C; 5 year replacement life (11 year storage)
• Material: Engineered polycarbonate blend
• Color: Hi viz ACRtreuce
• Storage: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
• Deployment: Manual
• Activation: Manual
• Operation: 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky
• Waterproof: 16 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F; Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements
• Certification: COSPAS-SARSAT and FCC pending*
• Limited Warranty: 5 years
• Radiated Power: 5 W ±2dB (406 MHz) 50 mW ±3dB (121.5 MHz)
• Operational Life: In excess of 24 Hours @ -20°C (-4°F) Typical performance is: 36 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C) 20 Hours @ -40°F (-40°C) Longer in higher ambient temperatures

Did You Know... 406 MHz technology has been around since 1982 and is credited with saving over 20,000 lives worldwide. In 2005, 222 people in 93 incidents are alive, thanks to the SARSAT system
Registration... It is mandatory that you register your PLB. It’s fast, easy and free. When activated, the unique identification code in your PLB is linked to the registration database. This way authorities can retrieve valuable information about you and your trip
Responsible Use... The ACR ResQFix is a satellite signaling 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 valuable property will occur without assistance

ACR ResQFix PLB 406 EPIRB
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