406 Mhz Personal Locator Beacon with internal GPS receiver
- The most reliable way to alert SAR services.
- Combines precision of pinpointing by GPS with fast transmission to GEOSAR satellites (COSPAS SARSAT geostationary Satellites).
- Sends both identity & position of distress.
- World wide coverage thanks to 48 terrestrial stations (LUT) located in 26 countries. The LUT's are monitoring 24-hours-a-day the signals transmitted by beacons and forwarded by the satellites.
- Positioning within 125 meters.
- Alerts transmitted in about 3 minutes.
- Free of charge alert service (no subscription fee).
- Works in severe conditions (cold temperature, rain, forest...)
- Heavy duty proof (High impact resistant, and waterproof).
- 11 years battery lifetime (replacement every 5 years for maximum security).
- 5 years Warranty
Technical Specifications
Dimensions: 44 x 145 x 77 mm
Weight: 380 gr (with holster)
Storage temperature: -40°C à + 70°C
Radiated Power: 5W (406 Mhz) / 50 mW (121,5 Mhz)
Material: Glass reinforced polycarbonate blend
Operation:Deploy antenna, press both test buttons simultaneously
Auto test: TEST button, green LED (OK) or red (Fail)
Model: PLB-200
Product number: 2799-4
US Patent: 6 501 340
COSPAS-SARSAT Type approval : 143 & 156
Beacon must be programmed according to the nationality of the user and registered (user name, aircraft ID, phone number in case of emergency...) with the local Cospas-Sarsat point of contact (FMCC in France).
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