ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual What country should I register in?, How do I register?

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2.What country should I register in?

Register your beacon with the EPIRB national authority of the country for which the beacon was programmed, typically the country where purchased, regardless of where you do your boating.

The beacon must be reprogrammed if you, as the owner, move or the vessel sails under the flag of a different country than the one for which the beacon was previously programmed. To verify the country for which a beacon is programmed, see the label with the UIN (Unique Identification Number) on the back of the unit. Units that do not have a country specified on the UIN label are programmed for the United States.

3.How do I register?

Registration in the United States

The national authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Here are three ways to register:

1.The fastest and easiest way to register is online at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov/.

2.Faxing a registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration form to the fax number on the top of the registration form.

NOTE: Do not confuse the registration form with the ACR Electronics warranty card.

3.If online or fax registration is not available, mail the registration form with the pre-addressed, postage paid envelope to:

NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration

NSOF, E/SP3

4231 Suitland Road

Suitland, MD 20746

All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt. The information you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes only.

Aconfirmation letter, a copy of the actual registration and a proof-of- registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks. When you receive these documents, please check the information carefully with the existing label on the unit, and then affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked “BEACON DECAL HERE.” If you do not receive confirmation back from NOAA in the expected timeframe, call toll free (888) 212-7283 for assistance.

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Contents Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign UIN # Page Table of Contents Appendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, NoticesStep ONE Registering Your Beacon How do I register? What country should I register in?Noaa Sarsat Beacon Registration Suitland Road Suitland, MDDo I need a radio license? How your beacon brings help Step TWO HOW the Beacon WorksOptional External GPS interface Anatomy of your beacon Activation switch with Witness TabTop View Switch PositionsCategory 2 QuickDraw Bracket Category 1 SeaShelter3 BracketActivating your beacon Y1-03-0250 Rev. B Witness tab will break once placed in the on position Turning off the beacon Tips for Optimum Deployment of AN Activated BeaconFalse alarms Date of Installation Example Step Three Installing the BeaconPage Category I bracket Category II bracket Installing the Optional optical GPS interface cable Battery replacement Routine beacon maintenanceStep Four Maintaining the Beacon On a routine basis aboard ship, doY1-03-0250 Rev. B Servicing the SeaShelter3 and the HydroFix HRU Changing ownership or contact informationTo remove the expired HRU To install the new HRUServicing the QuickDraw Self-Testing the beaconUsing the external GPS interface Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS SystemsTesting the external GPS interface How the external GPS interface worksCompatible GPS receivers LED indication of GPS fixGeneral overview Appendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT SystemGENERAL/ Environmental Appendix C Technical SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, NoticesProduct EC Declaration of Conformity
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