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− | + | ! Type !! Frequencies (MHz) !! Description | |
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− | + | | Class A | |
− | + | | 121.5000 / 243.0000 | |
− | + | | | |
− | + | *Float-free, automatically-activating, detectable by aircraft and satellite. | |
− | + | *Coverage is limited. An alert from this device to a rescue coordination center may be delayed | |
− | + | *4 - 6 or more hours. No longer recommended. | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | | Class B | |
− | + | |121.5000 / 243.0000 | |
− | + | | | |
− | + | *Manually activated version of Class A. No longer recommended. | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | | Class C | |
− | + | | VHF ch 15/16 | |
− | + | | | |
− | + | *Manually activated, operates on maritime channels only. Not detectable by satellite. | |
− | + | *These devices have been phased out by the FCC and are no longer recognized. | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | | Class S | |
− | + | | 121.5000 / 243.0000 | |
− | + | | | |
− | + | *Similar to Class B, except it floats, or is an integral part of a survival craft. No longer recommended. | |
− | + | |- | |
− | + | | Category I | |
+ | | 406.0000 / 121.5000 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | *Float-free, automatically activated EPIRB. | ||
+ | *Detectable by satellite anywhere in the world. Recognized by GMDSS. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Category II | ||
+ | | 406.0000 / 121.5000 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * Similar to Category I, except is manually activated. | ||
+ | * Some models are also water activated. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Inmarsat E | ||
+ | | 1646.0000 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | *Float-free, automatically activated EPIRB. | ||
+ | *Detectable by Inmarsat geostationary satellite. Recognized by GMDSS. | ||
+ | *Currently not sold in the U.S.; however, the Federal Communications Commission is considering recognizing these devices. This service will end | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
[[Category:RR Glossary]] | [[Category:RR Glossary]] |
Latest revision as of 11:39, 24 May 2016
Emergency position indicating radiobeacons (EPIRBs), devices which cost from $200 to about $1500, are designed to save your life if you get into trouble by alerting rescue authorities and indicating your location. EPIRB types are described below:
Type | Frequencies (MHz) | Description |
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Class A | 121.5000 / 243.0000 |
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Class B | 121.5000 / 243.0000 |
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Class C | VHF ch 15/16 |
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Class S | 121.5000 / 243.0000 |
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Category I | 406.0000 / 121.5000 |
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Category II | 406.0000 / 121.5000 |
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Inmarsat E | 1646.0000 |
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