ACR Terrafix PLB (personal locator beacon) -- $499.99 -- ACR Terrafix PLB (personal locator beacon) No monthly subscription fee needed!! Accidents happen every day in the outdoors, whether you fall out of a tree stand, break a leg during a hike, or roll over on an ATV. In the outdoors, an everyday accident instantly can become a life threatening situation, and rescues may take days or weeks if you're not prepared. Why wait days being stranded in the outdoors hoping someone will find you? Put the power in the palm of your hand with the TerraFix™ 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon. Now you can turn that life threatening situation into a successful rescue story. It's as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver (P/N 2798.4 only), the TerraFix™ will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifier code through the SARSAT satellites instantly alerting SAR forces that you need help, immediately! The TerraFix ™ works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacon's first burst, SAR forces can be notified and start planning your rescue in as little as three minutes. Transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz (SAR local homing frequency). Onboard GPS (P/N 2798.4 only) acquires LAT/LON when the unit is activated, your LAT/LON is transmitted as soon as acquired providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 100 meters (110 yards). GPS Interface (NMEA 0183) allows you to download your GPS coordinates from a hand-held GPS receiver into your PLB; when activated, your LAT/LON will accompany your 406 MHz signal on the first burst, dramatically saving valuable time for your distress message to reach local rescue centers. Easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by skiers, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots or any outdoor enthusiast. Removable holster provides functionality, style and protection for your PLB; holster allows for multiple mounting options on backpacks, webbing, and life vests. Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS* acquisition (*P/N 2798.4 only). Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; is easily positioned when needed. Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements. Size: 1.74 x 5.71 x 3.03 in (4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm) Weight: 12 oz.(343g) w/o holster; 13.3 oz. (378 g) with holster Waterproof: 5m (16 ft) @ 1 hour, 10 m (33 ft) @ 10 min., factory tested @ 21°C (70°F). Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements. Operational Life: In excess of 24 hours @ -20°C (-4°F) longer in higher ambient temperatures Typical Performance: 36 hours @ -20°C (-4°F) 20 hours @ -40°C (-40°F) Battery Type: 2 lithium battery packs (2,500 mAmp hours @ -20°C), 5 year replacement life (11 year storage life) Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F) Radiated Power: 5 watts ± 2dB (406 MHz) / 50 mW ± 3dB (121.5 MHz) Material: Engineered resilient impact polymer Color: Chartreuse with green holster Deployment: Manual Operation: Deploy antenna, press both test buttons simultaneously Accessories: PLB holster, GPS interface cable Certification: Canadian and FCC Approved (Model: PLB-200/201) Limited Warranty: 5 years
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Personal Locator Beacon -- $614.95 -- Personal Locator Beacon No monthly subscription fee needed!! Transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered, unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency). Onboard 12 channel parallel GPS acquires then transmits LAT/LON when the unit is activated, dramatically saving valuable time for your distress message to reach local rescue centers and providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 110 yards (100 meters). Smallest and most functional PLB available; can be easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by skiers, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots, snowmobilers or any other outdoor enthusiast. Lanyard and removable holster provide functionality and allow for multiple mounting options on backpack, belt, webbing and life vest. Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery voltage & power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition. Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; and is ready for rapid deployment. Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements. Size: 1.4 x 5.85 x 2.21 in (3.6 x 1.49 x 5.6 cm) Weight: 10 oz (283g) with lanyard Batteries: Class 2 lithium battery packs, (non-hazmat) min. transmit 24 hrs @ -20°C 5 year replacement life (11 year storage) Material: Engineered polycarbonate blend Color: Hi-Viz ACRtreuse Storage: -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C) Deployment: Manual Activation: Manual Operation: 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear view of sky Waterproof: 16.5 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements Certification: COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, Canada, Europe Limited Warranty: 5 years Radiated Power: 5 watts +2dB (406 MHz) 50 mW +3dB (121.5 MHz) Operational Life: In excess of 24 hours @ -20°C (-4°F) Typical performance is: 40 hrs @ -4°F (-20°C) 8 hrs @ -40°F (-40°C) (Longer in higher ambient temperatures)
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Spot Satellite Messenger -- $149.99 -- Spot Satellite Messenger Whether you’re just checking in, allowing others to track your progress, or calling for help – SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it utilizes 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world – even where cell phones don’t. Size: 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5” (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm) Approximate Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams) Low-Cost satellite service subscription required. Functional Specifications- SPOT features four key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need: - Alert 9-1-1 – Alert emergency responders to your exact location - SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled. - Ask for Help – Request help from friends and family in your exact location - SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled - Check In – Let contacts know where you are and that you’re okay - SPOT sends three identical messages to the SPOT service for redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered. - Track Progress – Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™ SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off. Small and Light Size: 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5” (111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm) Approximate Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams) Coverage SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of these areas. Battery Life- Includes 2 AA 1.5V lithium batteries; under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following Power on, unused: Approx. 1 year SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days SPOTcheck OK/√: 1900 messages Operating Conditions- SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere Operating Temperatures: -40°F to +185°F (-40ºC to +85ºC) Operating Altitude: -300 ft to +21,000 ft (-91 m to +6,492 m) Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams) Dimensions: 4.38 x 2.75 x 1.75 inches (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm) Floats in water Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes Humidity Rated: MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing Salt Fog Rated Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water Vibration Per SAE J1455 Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis Drop Dropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface. Certifications- ROHS and WEEE compliant. Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations. Meets FCC part 25 regulations, Canada type approval, CISPR Publication 22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC), IEC 60950 safety standard, and European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
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