EPIRB SPECIFICATIONS | |||||||||
Model | EPIRB Frequency in MHz |
GPS? | Category Deployment |
Activation | Satellite Detectable? | Location
Accuracy/ How long until SAR knows about me?* |
Size | Weight | |
Accuracy | Time | ||||||||
Mini B300™
ILS #2766.6 |
121.5 | No | Manual
Personal/ COB |
Manual | No † | RDF | N/A | 5.0x2.9x1.6in (12.7x7.4x4.1cm) |
7.6 oz (215 g) |
SATELLITE2 406™ Category I #2774 |
121.5/406 | No | Auto/ Manual HRU PN 9367 |
Manual
& Water |
Yes | 2 nm | 1 hr | 4.5x5.2x8.2in (11.4x13x20.8cm) |
213
lbs (1 kg) |
SATELLITE2 406™ Category II #2775 |
121.5/406 | No | Manual | Manual
& Water |
Yes | 2 nm | 1 hr | 4.5x5.2x8.2in (11.4x13x20.8cm) |
213
lbs (1 kg) |
RapidFix™ 406 Category I #2776 |
121.5/406 | NMEA 0183 Interface |
Auto/ Manual HRU PN 9367 |
Manual
& Water |
Yes | .05 nm | 5 min. | 4.5x5.2x8.2in (11.4x13x20.8cm) |
213
lbs (1 kg) |
RapidFix™ 406 Category II #2777 |
121.5/406 | NMEA 0183 Interface |
Manual | Manual
& Water |
Yes | .05 nm | 5 min. | 4.5x5.2x8.2in (11.4x13x20.8cm) |
213
lbs (1 kg) |
GlobalFix™ 406 Category I #2742 |
121.5/406 | Integral | Auto/ Manual HRU PN 9367 |
Manual
& Water |
Yes | .05 nm | 5 min. | 17.5x6.25x5.5in (44.5x15.9x14cm) |
4.5
lbs (2.0 kg) |
GlobalFix™ 406 Category II #2744 |
121.5/406 | Integral | Manual | Manual
& Water |
Yes | .05 nm | 5 min. | 17.5x6.25x5.5in (44.5x15.9x14cm) |
4.5
lbs (2.0 kg) |
GyPSI™ 406 PLB #2790 |
121.5/406 | NMEA 0183 Interface |
Manual PLB/ Personal |
Manual | Yes | .05 nm | 5 min. | 1.9x6.5x3.8in (4.8x16.5x9.6cm) |
17.6
oz (499 g) |
EPIRB SPECIFICATIONS (continued) | |||||||
Model | EPIRB Frequency in MHz |
Material | Waterproof | Battery Type + | Battery Operational Life |
Certification | Accessories |
Mini B300™
ILS #2766.6 |
121.5 | Fiber
reinforced polycarbonate blend w/resin tougheners |
to 33
ft (10 m) |
DL223A
lithium equivalent (5 year replacement life) user replaceable |
24
hours @ -10°C (14°F) |
Meets
ETS 300 152 requirements; CE FCC Approved |
PN
9321 Mounting bracket |
SATELLITE2 406™ Category I #2774 |
121.5/406 | High
impact polycarbonate blend |
to 33
ft (10 m) |
Lithium (5 year replacement life) | 48
hours @ -40°C (-40°F) |
Approved
by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG; Complies with GMDSS, European MED |
PN
9367 Hydrostatic bracket |
SATELLITE2 406™ Category II #2775 |
121.5/406 | High
impact polycarbonate blend |
to 33
ft (10 m) |
Lithium (5 year replacement life) |
48
hours @ -40°C (-40°F) |
Approved
by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG; Complies with European MED |
PN
9430 LowPro2 Mounting Bracket |
RapidFix™ 406 Category I #2776 |
121.5/406 | High
impact polycarbonate blend |
to 33
ft (10 m) |
Lithium (5 year replacement life) |
48
hours @ -40°C (-40°F) |
Approved
by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG; Complies with GMDSS, European MED |
PN
9367 Hydrostatic bracket |
RapidFix™ 406 Category II #2777 |
121.5/406 | High
impact polycarbonate blend |
to 33
ft (10 m) |
Lithium (5 year replacement life) |
48
hours @ -40°C (-40°F) |
Approved
by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG; Complies with European MED |
PN
9430 LowPro2 Mounting Bracket |
GlobalFix™ 406 Category I #2742 |
121.5/406 | High
impact polycarbonate blend |
to 33
ft (10 m) |
Lithium (5 year replacement life) |
48
hours @ -40°C (-40°F) |
Approved
by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG; Complies with GMDSS, European MED |
PN
9367 Hydrostatic bracket |
GlobalFix™ 406 Category II #2744 |
121.5/406 | High
impact polycarbonate blend |
to 33
ft (10 m) |
Lithium (5 year replacement life) |
48
hours @ -40°C (-40°F) |
Approved
by COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, USCG; Complies with European MED |
PN
9430 LowPro2 Mounting Bracket |
GyPSI™ 406 PLB #2790 |
121.5/406 | Fiber
reinforced polycarbonate blend w/resin tougheners |
to
3.3 ft (1 m) |
Lithium (5 year replacement life) |
Over
24 hrs @-40°C (-40°F) |
Approved
by COSPAS-SARSAT; pending FCC approval ++ |
PN
2266 Gear Pouch |
* Accuracy and times are published by COSPAS--SARSAT. | |||||||
† Mini B300™ILS is meant to be used with a Vecta2™ crew overboard system. | |||||||
+ Batteries replaced at BRC, except where noted. Call 1-800-432-0227 for Battery Replacement Center (BRC) nearest you. | |||||||
++ Approved for this use in selected countries. | |||||||
Limited Warranty, all products: 5 years (Exception: Mini B300 1 year) |