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Satellite3 406 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
High efficiency electronics * Audio/Visual indicators of active transmission * Automatic activation when out of bracket and in water
Marine tough design for years of useful service * Non-Hazmat battery * Made in the U.S.A. * Lead free
In an emergency, your registered, digitally-coded distress message is broadcast via a powerful 6 watt, 406 MHz signal, typically within 1 hour.
An integrated 121.5 MHz homing signal then guides local Search and Rescue efforts.

Part Number: 2874
  • Class 2 lithium battery * Replacement due 6 years from date of manufacture or 5 years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use
  • Constructed of high impact UV resistant polymer material
  • Hydrostatic release (auto) deployment
  • Out of bracket and wet or manually activation
  • Waterproof to 33' @ 10 min.
  • 6.3 watt (406.037 MHz) output
  • 48 hours @ -4° operational life...Typical is 72 hours @ -4° (longer in higher ambient temperature)
  • Cospas-Sarsat, USCG, FCC, IC, MED approved * Meets GMDSS, RTCM and IMO standards
  • Optional GPS Interface Cable, this connects the Satelite3 406 to your vessel's GPS receiver to continuously update and store precise position data. GPS positioning provides SAR notification typically within 2 - 15 minutes. (sold separately)
It is mandatroy that you register your EPIRB. In the U.S. go to: www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov to register

Sea Safety is a factory authorized service center for ACR products.
HydroFix hydrostatic release unit for Category I EPIRB. A patented rod system does not rely on a battery, blade or pyrotechnic device to release the beacon. This advantage allows for a quick, seamless and reliable release in an emergency. This is a date stamped porduct and must be replaced every 2 years from the date of installation or 4 years from date of manufacture. Part Number: 9490