ACR TerraFix 406 GPS PLB

Product Description

The ACR TerraFix 406 GPS PLB by ACR. The ACR Terrafix needs no introduction, if you need to be found and have Search and Rescue come to your location then the ACR Terrafix is what you need. Accidents happen every day in the outdoors,whether you fall out of a tree stand, break a leg during a hike, or roll over on an ATV. In the outdoors, an every day accident instantly can become a life threatening situation, and rescues may take days or weeks if you’re not prepared. Why wait days being stranded in the outdoors hoping someone will fi nd you? Put the power in the palm of your hand with the TerraFix 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon. Now you can turn that life threatening situation into a successful rescue story. It’s as easy as pushing a button, and with an internal GPS receiver (P/N 2798.4 only), the TerraFix™ will acquire your GPS position and transmit it along with your personalized identifi er code through the SARSAT satellites instantly alerting SAR forces that you need help, immediately! The TerraFix™ works fast, if GPS data is present in the beacon’s fi rst burst, SAR forces can be notifi ed and start planning your rescue in as little as three minutes. 5757 Ravenswood Rd Be Responsible, Be Prepared, Be Safe. Additional Features Include:

Transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz (SAR local homing frequency).

Onboard GPS (P/N 2798.4) acquires LAT/LON when the unit is activated, your LAT/LON is transmitted as soon as acquired providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 100 meters (110 yards).

GPS Interface (NMEA 0183) allows you to download your GPS coordinates from a hand-held GPS receiver into your PLB; when activated, your LAT/LON will accompany your 406 MHz signal on the fi rst burst, dramatically saving valuable time for your distress message to reach local rescue centers.

Easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by skier, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots or any outdoor enthusiast.

Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS* acquisition (*P/N 2798.4 only).

Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements.

Weight: 12 oz. (343 g) w/o holster; 13.3 oz. (378 g) with holster

Waterproof: 5m (16ft) @ 1 hour, 10m (33ft) @ 10 min., factory tested @ 21°C (70°F). Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements

Typical Performance: 36 hours @ -20°C (-4°F), 20 hours @ -40°C (-40F)

Batteries Type: Two lithium battery packs (2,500 mAmp Hours @ -20°C, 5 year replacement life (11 year storage)

• 404 MHz technology has been around since 1982 and is credited with saving over 20,300 lives worldwide.
• In 2006, of the 105 incidents in the US, 272 people are alive thanks to the SARSAT system.
• Easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by skier, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots or any outdoor enthusiast.
• Transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz (SAR local homing frequency).
• Certification: Canadian and FCC Approved (Model :PLB-200/201)