The GME MT603G emergency beacon with 406 MHz can be activated manually or automatically when deployed in water. It also has a 66 channel GPS receiver.
NZ $599.00
The GME MT603G EPIRB has zero warm up digital technology so acquires and transmits accurate location and personal identification information to rescue authorities as soon as possible.
It also has a high intensity, solid state strobe light and auxiliary 121.5 MHz VHF homing transmitter.
GME MT603G EPIRB Features
Automatically activates upon contact with water (when removed from the bracket).
66 Channel GPS receiver.
Zero warm-up Digital Technology.
48 hours minimum operating time.
High-intensity, solid state strobe light.
121.5 MHz VHF homing transmitter.
Cospas-Sarsat certified for worldwide operation.
MEOSAR-ready.
6 Year warranty.
6 Year battery life.
GME MT603G EPIRB Specifications
Activated
UHF (406) and VHF (home) complete with high intensity strobe and audible activation alert
Self test
Comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator feedback. UHF test message (inverted synchronisation compatible with portable beacon testers)
Activation
Manually activated by user and automatic when deployed in water
Duration
48 hours minimum
Transmission
121.5 and 406 MHz distress signals commence 60 seconds after activation
Delay
None required (due to digital frequency generation)
VHF
121.5 MHz; 50 mW ± 3 dB; swept tone AM
UHF
406.037 MHz; 5 W ± 2 dB PSK (digital)
Light
20 flashes/minute at > 0.75 cd effective intensity
COPAS-SARSAT
Certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2) requirements
Repetition period
50 s mean
Transport
Class 9 dangerous goods
Replacement period
Prior to expiry date marked on case
Replacement method
Service centre, or factory only (non-user replaceable).
Chemistry
LiSO2 (2.4 g lithium per cell)
Configuration
2 ‘D’ type cells
Operating
20˚C to +55˚C
Storage
-30˚C to +70˚C
Weight
555 g (plus 98 g for bracket)
Compass safe distance
0.7 m from magnetic navigational device when inactive
Dimensions
102 (W) x 260 (H) x 83 (D) mm max. when stowed in bracket
It also has a high intensity, solid state strobe light and auxiliary 121.5 MHz VHF homing transmitter.
GME MT603G EPIRB Features
GME MT603G EPIRB Specifications