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406 WH | 406 S | 406 M | 406 XS | 121.5 Mhz Beacon | EPIRB for Aviation
We are pleased to provide the following information to assist seafarers from around the world. However, neither Safety at Sea (Australasia)Pty Ltd nor its agents will have any responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies, falsehoods or errors in the information. For further information please see our disclaimer notice.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons by satellite using the 406 and 121,5 Mhz
More
than 30,000 beacons produced and installed to-date with numerous national
approvals
KANNAD 406 S and KANNAD 406 WH for GMDSS vessels according to IMO recommendations
and for pleasure crafts. PLB ( Personal Locator Transmitter ) for ground
and pleasure boats. KANNAD 406m, the smallest and lightest beacon available
on the market, less than 500 gr. Click
here for an overview of the system.pdf
Note:-
All EPIRBs over 12 years of age should be upgraded to a new model. Contact
us for a trade in.
406
WH
The
Kannd 406WH meets full GMDSS / SOLAS requiremnts as a float free EPIRB.
It transmits on 406.025MHz and has a 121,5MHz homing signal.
The KANNAD Float Free unit has the most rugged and strongest cases on
the market and most important it is UV resistant and is not prone to premature
activation Kannad 406WH EPIRBS hold approvals in most countries around
the world and are programmed by SAS before despatch.
EPIRB 406WH : Dimensions 150 x 370 mm Weight 1700 grams
Epirb Container: Dimensions 435 x 222 x 155mm, Weight 4500grams
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406S
The 406S is a base unit of the 406WH but is not a float free unit . this
is ideal for most cruising non USA registered vessels and comes complete
with a HD storage case to protect the antennae.
EPIRB 406 S : Dimensions 150 x 370 mm Weight 1700 grams
Epirb Container: Dimensions 395 x 155 x 125mm, Weight 2350grams
406SW
as 406S but fitted with water activated switch to meet USA approvals. This unit has a special carry case to prevent accidental activation. Also a "carry off unit "
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406M
Lightweight at 460grams
and is Cospas Sarsat approved. it comes complete with a wearable bum bag
so is ideal for the helmsman to wear or can be used as a PLB by pilots
of aircraft and or tramping. This unit has been used successfully in many
rescues and is popular due to its size and weight.
EPIRB 406M : Dimensions 160 x 55 x 90 mm Weight 490 grams
With or without float collar (PLB)
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this unit is only
available against special application and although Cospas sarsat approved
it lacks a 121.5MHz homing signal
EPIRB 406 XS : Dimensions 154 x 70 x 34mm Weight 315 grams
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406XS-2
Pending product identical
to 406XS but to include 121.5MHz homing signal
EPIRB 406XS-2 : Dimensions 154 x 70 x 34mm Weight 315 grams.
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To view that latest information on the planned phase out of 121.5MHz beacons and the Cospas-Sarsat system, CLICK HERE
The RES-Q-SAT RB2 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon(EPIRB) will raise the alarm and give your location in an emergency situation.
It is capable of transmitting continuously for 4 days in seawater at 15 degrees.Following manual activation it will transmit a continuous radio signal on 121.5 and 243 MHZ international distress frequencies, accessing the COSPAS/SARSAT Satellite Aided Search and Rescue System.
They feature:
5 year Lithium battery
Approved to Australian and NZ Standards
A pilot light will show red as an assurance to those waiting rescue that
the EPIRB is transmitting
Aud$260.00
Also Available
- PTR Beacon released from aircrafts to monitor oil polluting slicks
- SC40 Drifter to measure temperature of the sea surface
- BODEGA Drifter with drogue and temperature measurement chain
- Automatic buoy to measure CO2 disolved in salted water and to measure fluorescence
- CARIOCA
Note that a a 406 Mhz is 400 times more accurate than a 121.5 Mhz Beacon