ACR Electronics PRO 406, RLB-37, 2844, 2842 manual Step ONE Registering Your Beacon

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STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON

1.Why is registration important?

As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that you register it with the EPIRB national authority of your country: It is the law. Please

note that all 406 MHz beacons are required to have their registration updated every two years by the owner.

Your unique ID code

programmed inside each EPIRB is transmitted to Search and Rescue (SAR). SAR forces use this code to pull up your registration to find out valuable information about who needs help.

YOUR RESCUE WILL BE DELAYED IF YOUR BEACON ISN’T PROPERLY REGISTERED!

HOW REGISTRATION WORKS:

All 406 MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed into the beacon based on the country in which the beacon is registered, thus authorities are able to determine which country’s database will have your registration information. SAR forces will have information as to who you are as the owner of the beacon, the name and type of vessel that you have, your homeport, and who to contact that might know of your current situation - but only if your beacon has been properly registered. Valuable search and rescue resources are wasted every year responding to false alarms, and registering your beacon helps to resolve false alarms quickly.

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Contents Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign UIN # Page Table of Contents Step ONE Registering Your Beacon What country should I register in? How do I register?Noaa Sarsat Beacon Registration Suitland Road Suitland, MDDo I need a radio license? Step TWO HOW the Beacon Works How your beacon brings helpAnatomy of your beacon Activation switch with Witness TabInternal GPS engine Switch Positions Top ViewCategory 1 SeaShelter3 Bracket Category 2 LowPro3 BracketActivating your beacon Y1-03-0242 Rev. B Page False alarms Turning off the beaconY1-03-0242 Rev. B Date of Installation Example Step Three Installing the BeaconMounting location Page Category I bracket Category II bracket Routine beacon maintenance Battery replacementStep Four Maintaining the Beacon On a routine basis aboard ship, doY1-03-0242 Rev. B Changing ownership or contact information Servicing the SeaShelter3 and the HydroFix HRUTo install the new HRU To remove the expired HRUSelf-Testing the beacon Servicing the LowPro3Extended GPS test Internal GPS position system Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS SystemsLED indication of GPS fix General overview Appendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT SystemGlobal Positioning System GPS Appendix C Technical Specifications MHz TransmitterAppendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, Notices Limited WarrantyProduct Notified BodyRegulations StandardsInternational Maritime Organization Shore Based Maintenance EuropeanRepresentative Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc
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