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Weighing in at just 10 oz (285 g), the ACR ResQFix™ Personal Locator Beacon is easily carried in a pack or pocket and is small enough to be worn on deck by yachting racers, crew, solo cruisers and any other marine enthusiasts. A lanyard and clip provide functionality and allow for multiple mounting options. A Class I PLB, the ResQFix™ exceed RTCM waterproof requirements and comes with a permanent flotation pouch for buoyancy.

In an emergency, the ResQFix™ transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with the sender’s unique registered, digitally coded distress signal. Emergency officials monitoring the system not only will be able to tell who is sending the signal (thanks to the coding and registration data) but precisely where the signal is coming from as a result of the built-in GPS engine. The beacon’s highly-sensitive, built-in -136 dBm GPS receiver provides for faster acquisition, a bonus in any rescue where every second counts.

Once activated by a single button, the ResQFix’s built-in 12-channel parallel GPS acquires then transmits LAT/LON, dramatically saving valuable time for the distress message to reach local rescue centers with exact coordinates to within 110 yards (100 meters). The ResQFix™ also simultaneously transmits a signal on the 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency) to assist rescuers home in once in the general area.

ResQFix™ Features:

• Smallest, lightest, most function-rich PLB alerts Search and Rescue to your precise location in an emergency.
• Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency).
• Easy to activate by novice user, simply deploy antenna to reveal “ON/OFF” activation button, hold for 1 second.
• Full functional self-test of internal circuitry, battery voltage and power, 406 MHz transmission and GPS acquisition—an ACR exclusive.
• Two Class II lithium battery packs.  Batteries are non-hazmat making shipping safe, fast and easy. Five-year replacement cycle (11-year storage).
• A flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage, and is ready for rapid deployment.
• Exceeds required 24 hour operating life at -20°C (-4°F), typical operating life: 40 hours @ -20°C (-4°F), 8 hours @ -40°C (-40°F).
• Attachment clip mounts to back of PLB to easily clip onto life jacket, belt, backpack, etc.
• Flotation pouch attached to prevent loss if dropped in water, easy to remove from pouch, simply pull down on lanyard.
• Bungee lanyard allows for PLB to be easily secured preventing loss, comfortable to wear around neck.
• Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements for Category 1 (buoyant) PLBs, tested to 5 meters.
• High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing.
• Waterproof up to 16 ft (5 m) at one hour and 33 ft (10 m) at ten minutes.
• 5-year limited warranty.
• 5-year replacement life lithium battery.