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13th Jun 2014

Need To Know – AMSA Beacon Registrations

Why register a distress beacon?Registration is free and can result in a more efficient search and rescue effort. As stated, digital 406 MHz distress beacons transmit a unique code that identifies a pa …

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13th Jun 2014

EPIRB or PLB?

Which beacon do I need … a PLB or an EPIRB?Both EPIRBS and PLB’s operate in similar ways once activated as they are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats ( EPIRBS) and …

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