STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON
Why is registration important?
As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that you register it with the PLB 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 personalized ID code programmed inside each beacon 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 (if applicable), your address, 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 alerts, and registering your beacon helps to resolve this quickly.
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