ACR Microfix Plb - Electronics

Easily stored in a pack or a pocket, this is the smallest, lightest Personal Locator Beacon on the market—plus it has an internal GPS!

• Smaller and lighter than the Terrafix, this PLB is designed for fast and easy deployment in a range of uses and conditions
• Includes GPS coordinates in the emergency satellite transmission via the onboard, internal GPS for greater position accuracy
• The 406 MHz transmission of the activated PLB sends a personalized, coded signal that uniquely identifies your beacon
• Personalized signal tells Search and Rescue (SAR): who you are, where you are and that you are in a life-threatening situation
• The COSPAS-SARSAT satellites that receive the PLB signal encircle the globe, allowing you to signal for help from anywhere on the planet
• Signal is matched to the beacon-owner's data, providing rescuers with the user's name, address and contact phone number
• Owner's data may also provide other important information such as any medical condition that rescuers may need to be aware of
• Made to meet the rigorous testing standards of COSPAS-SARSAT, FCC, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
• Once within the 1-mile search radius, the PLB also transmits a homing signal, allowing SAR to pinpoint the PLB's exact location
• ACR Electronics Microfix is covered by a five-year warranty; operates on two lithium batteries with five-year shelf lives before initial use
• Batteries will operate 24 hours once activated
• Comes standard with a sturdy plastic holster to attach the PLB to backpack webbing, PFDs, belts and climbing harnesses
• Case and instruction label are oil-, water- and UV- resistant, with non-corroding metal components
• Internal power source is designed to work when all else has failed
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Be prepared in the backcountry with the ACR Electronics MicroFix Personal Locater Beacon and protect yourself from an everyday accident becoming a life-threatening situation.
Features:

• Transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency)
• 12-channel parallel GPS for accurate positioning; 100 meter position accuracy when GPS coordinates are present
• Attachment clip mounts to back of PLB to easily clip onto backpacks, belt, webbing, etc; Bungee lanyard allows for PLB to be easily secured preventing loss, comfortable to wear around neck
• Exceeds required 24 hour operating life
• Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements for Category 2 (non- buoyant) PLBs, tested to 5 meters
• High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing
• ACR beacons are used by the U.S. military, U.S. Coast Guard, NATO and Arctic explorers

Specifications:

• Size: 1.25 x 5.81 x 2.31 inches
• Weight: 10 ounces
• Battery: Lithium - 5-year replacement life
• Material: High impact engineered plastic
• Deployment/Activation: Manual
• Waterproof: 33 feet
• Certification: COSPAS-SARSAT FCC approved
• Operational Life: 40 hours at -20C, 8 hours at -40C