The GME MT600 emergency beacon with 406 MHz manual activation is lightweight and compact with a quick release mounting bracket.
NZ $349.00
The GME MT600 EPIRB is certified by COSPAS SARSAT for worldwide usage and has a 10 year battery life. It has an automatically deployed antenna and ultra high performance solid state strobe.
GME MT600 EPIRB Features
COSPAS-SARSAT CLASS 2 (C/S T.001).
Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements of: AS/NZ 4280.1:2003 standards C/S T.001/007
121.5 MHz VHF homing beacon to assist in guiding rescuers to your precise location.
Includes quick release mounting bracket.
Zero warm-up digital technology.
Antenna deploys automatically when the unit is removed from the bracket
Ultra high performance solid state strobe.
10 year battery life.
Quick and easy test facility with audio / visual indication.
GME MT600 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
Duration
48 hours minimum
Transmission
406 and 121.5 MHz distress signals commence 50 seconds after activation
Delay
50 seconds after activation
VHF
121.5 MHz 25 mw. Min PERP@25°C
UHF
406.040 MHz 5W +/- 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
AS/NZS 4280.1
Replacement period
Prior to expiry date marked on case - (10 yrs) or after use
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
550 g (plus 98 g for bracket)
Compass safe distance
0.7 m from magnetic navigational device
Dimensions
260 mm (H) x 102 mm (W) x 83 mm (D) max (stowed in bracket)
GME MT600 EPIRB Features
GME MT600 EPIRB Specifications