ACR Electronics Microfix 406 PLB with GPS

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« Item   Item » ACR Electronics Microfix 406 PLB with GPS ACR Electronics Microfix is covered by a five-year warranty; operates on two lithium batteries with five-year shelf lives before initial use. Batteries will operate 24 hours once activated. Case and instruction label are oil-, water- and UV- resistant, with non-corroding metal components. Comes standard with a sturdy plastic holster to attach the PLB to backpack webbing, PFDs, belts and climbing harnesses. Easily stored in a pack or a pocket, this is the smallest, lightest Personal Locator Beacon on the market—plus it has an internal GPS! Includes GPS coordinates in the emergency satellite transmission via the onboard, internal GPS for greater position accuracy. Internal power source is designed to work when all else has failed. Made to meet the rigorous testing standards of COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Once within the 1-mile search radius, the PLB also transmits a homing signal, allowing SAR to pinpoint the PLB's exact location. Owner's data may also provide other important information such as any medical condition that rescuers may need to be aware of. Personalized signal tells Search and Rescue (SAR): who you are, where you are and that you are in a life-threatening situation. Signal is matched to the beacon-owner's data, providing rescuers with the user's name, address and contact phone number. Smaller and lighter than the Terrafix, this PLB is designed for fast and easy deployment in a range of uses and conditions. The 406 MHz transmission of the activated PLB sends a personalized, coded signal that uniquely identifies your beacon. The COSPAS-SARSAT satellites that receive the PLB signal encircle the globe, allowing you to signal for help from anywhere on the planet. More info + price