Transmits on 406 MHz (satellites) with your unique, registered, digital distress signal; also on 121.5 MHz (homing signal for search and rescue aircraft/ships)
Both models can be manually activated
Self-buoyant - floats in an upright position
Built-in strobe for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions
Single, three position switch for easy test and operation; steady green LED indicates has passed full functional test, flashing red LED indicates unit is on
Lanyard coiled on recessed spool for non-tangling deployment
Unit body of high impact plastic designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, seawater and raft packing. Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.3 x 3.7
Category I, automatically deployed version, only: Hydrostatic release automatically deploys EPIRB at a depth of approximately 13 ft. Fully enclosed polyethylene bracket/case withstands extremely abusive environments; UV resistant. Dimensions: 17.5 x 6.3 x 5.5
Category II, manually deployed, version includes mounting bracket
5 year replacement life (11 year useful life) lithium battery
Operating life: 48 hrs. at -20C (uses non-hazmat Class 2 battery); 3 - 5 days at temperatures above 40F
5-year limited warranty