Be Prepared is a good Scout motto and one that applies to commercial and recreational boating. At Marine Electronics Center.com we help you be prepared for any marine emergency situation that might occur. We sell the newest technology in marine EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacons).
EPIRB units transmit a locating signal with an identifier serial number to monitoring satellites. The satellites then rebroadcast your unique location and identification. A homing signal also guides nearby searchers to your precise beacon location. Some of our EPIRB beacons also have GPS, to speed rescues.
We carry high quality EPIRB units manufactured by ACR. As usual we offer our discounted prices on all our marine equipment and EPIRB units.
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How long until somebody notices the distress signal ?
Answer = An emergency signal from a 406.0 EPIRB is usually noted within a few minutes of being transmitted
Will the search and rescue team know exactly where we are ?
Answer = The position of the EPIRB is normally known to within a few miles. The position of an EPIRB transmitting a GPS derived position is precisely known.
How long will the signal be broadcast ?
Answer = EPIRBS are all waterproof and will operate for a minimum of 48 hours at below freezing temperatures. At higher ambient temperatures operation will be considerably longer.
How is an EPIRB activated in a distress situation ?
Answer = 406.0 EPIRBS are available with automatic deployment mechanisms that activate automatically if the vessel sinks without warning. Manually activated 406.0 EPIRBS are also available, these units must be activated by a member of the distressed party.
Are 406.0 EPIRBS really only for commercial use ?
Answer = Recreational or Commercial, if your boat travels off shore beyond close in VHF radio range (approx 10 miles) or areas not served by coast guard VHF radio; it is your responsability to your crew or guests to equip your vessal with a 406.0 EPIRB.
Do I need to register a 406.0 EPIRB ?
Answer = EPIRBS sold in the U.S. must be registered with the SARSAT beacon registration office at NOAA. For more information and to download forms, log on to http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/ . This is a world wide registration effort, for residents of other countries be sure to register your 406.0 EPIRB appropriately.
