Special Features:

Fully enclosed; automatically deploys epirb if vessel sinks to approximately 13 feet; built in vessel code can be programmed by an acr authorized service center; built in strobe for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions; transmits on 406 mhz, and 121.5 mhz (sar homing freq.); lithium battery with a life of 5 years; operating life-48hours at 40 degrees f; can be manually activated; self-buoyant.

Properties:

A component specifically designed to radiate electromagnetic waves in space to indicate its geographical location to vessels or aircraft by means of predetermined coded signals. Ranging and tracking facilities are not provided. See also transmitter, radio; and transmitting set, radio.