Product Code:
 | PLB8-LR ‘SOS’
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Parts Key:
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| Frequency: | 121.5MHz (World Wide Emergency Homing Frequency)
This frequency gives you the full support of all Search And Rescue Crews worldwide should you require it. (Test & Trials Frequency Units on 121.65 MHz are available by special Order)
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| Applications: |  |
Alerting Unit (Approx.)
Signal range distances: |  |
| Activation: | Manual & Automatic (Salt & Fresh Water)
Keep your PLB clean.
Store in a dry place away from corrosive substances. |
| OFF Position: | Position the side ready button in the UP position.
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Test Facility:
Low Power Test Facility & Battery Check | Green LED = Battery OK
Green & Red LED = Battery Low
Red LED = Battery flat
During Test the unit will transmit a low power signal for approx. 30 metres.
This can be checked on a receiver tuned to 121.5 MHz
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| Battery: | Lithium, 9 Volt. User replaceable. Unused the maximum battery shelf life is 10 years.
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| Antenna: | Fixed. Also available with Detachable, Quarter Wave Electroluminescent Flashing with built in status LEDs
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| Antenna Material: | Clear rubber shroud |
| Output Power: | 100mW/20dBM |
| Duty Cycle/Modulation: | Continuous/Swept Tone A3X |
| Weight: | 150 grammes approximately |
| Temp. Range: | -25ºC to +55ºC |
| Transmit Endurance: | Average 20-30 hours |
| Case Dimensions: | 73mm x 70mm x 29mm |
| Correct wearing of unit: | Make sure the antenna is positioned towards the top of the body to ensure maximum signal transmission. Make sure the body of the unit is able to move freely into the water to allow automatic activation.
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| Approvals Europe: |  |
| Approvals USA: | FCC ID NWG - SMRS8 |
| Recommended Use: | Professional Sailors,
Leisure Sailors,
Commercial Marine,
Fire fighters,
Fishing,
Light Aviation,
Hand gliders,
Glider pilots,
Microlites,
Windsurfers,
Canoeists,
Fish Farms Operatives,
Wind Farms Operatives,
Harbour/Jetty Workers … etc.
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