$880.00
The McMurdo SmartFind G8 EPIRB can be easily activated when in contact with water or manually, in the event of an emergency, to provide authorities at sea with a precise pinpoint location to send to rescue co-ordination centres (RCC).
McMurdo’s SmartFind G8 EPIRB is a Category 2 EPIRB that will alert authorities that a rescue is required, once it has been manually deployed or activated in contact with water.
In an emergency, the SmartFind G8 EPIRB draws from multiple satellite constellations, to relay a coded message on the 406 MHz distress frequency, monitored by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system. This alert is sent to the nearest Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) and provides a pinpoint accurate location for all authorities at sea.
The McMurdo SmartFind G8 (Automatic) can be activated when in contact with water as well as when a manual release bracket is deployed. The multiple activation options and self-test feature can give you peace of mind.
With an EPIRB that has an AIS capability, the device can also send distress alerts to nearby AIS equipped vessels for an increased chance at a fast rescue.
The SmartFind G8, with a 10-year battery life, is an ideal long-term subscription free solution, that is excellent value for money.
Registering your EPIRB is required by law in most countries. Registering is very important because should your beacon ever be activated, it is how Search and Rescue Teams will know who you are, and contacts provided may be able to supply information about your specific travel plans. In the absence of this information, it may take longer for a search-and-rescue operation to begin.
Some national authorities require a completed registration application form to be submitted by letter or fax, others offer an online registration. For more information, visit the emergency beacon registration database IBRD at www.406registration.com and also www.cospas-sarsat.org. The addresses of the national authorities are listed on these sites.
This EPIRB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search & Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.
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| General Specification | |
| Dimensions | 42.3 x 10.4 x 10.3 cm (incl. antenna) |
| Weight | 710g |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +55°C (-4° F to +131° F) |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +70°C (-22° F to +158° F) |
| Automatic Release Depth | 4 metres max. (13 feet) |
| Battery Specification | |
| Type | Lithium iron disulphide |
| Operating Life | 48 hours minimum |
| Shelf Life (In service life) | 10 years typical in service (recommended health check every 5 years) |
| 406 MHz Transmitter | |
| Operating Frequency | 406.040 MHz + 1 kHz |
| Power Output | 5W typical |
| Modulation | Phase (16K0GID) |
| 121.5 MHz Homer | |
| Operating Frequency | 121.5 MHz +3.5 kHz |
| Power Output | 100 mW radiated typical |
| Modulation | Swept tone AM (3K20A3X) |
| Strobe Light | |
| Type | 3 high intensity LEDs |
| Light Output | 0.2 cd minimum |
| Flash Rate | 23 flashes per minute |
| GNSS Receiver | |
| Constellations | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Frequencies | 1575.42 Mhz (GPS, Galileo); 1602.00 Mhz (GLONASS) |
| Sensitivity | -167 dBm minimum |
| Satellites Tracked | 72 channel |
