GME MT603G EPIRB

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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
Materials	UV stabilised plastic chassis
Antenna	Flexible self straightening stainless steel design
GPS type	Internal 66 channel high performance receiver
GPS antenna	Quadrifilar heliz antenna