406 WH | 406 S | 406 M | 406 XS | 121.5 Mhz Beacon | EPIRB for Aviation

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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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406XS

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

121.5Mhz Beacon

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