GME MT600G EPIRB – 406MHz with GPS, Man. Activation

Australian & New Zealand model only – Not for sale in the United States or Europe. GME’s digital Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) have lead to hundreds of successful rescues in Australia and around the world. With over 35 years experience engineering and manufacturing EPIRBs in Australia, GME is at the forefront in development of life saving safety equipment. The MT600G builds on this heritage, delivering next generation performance to commercial and recreational mariners alike. MT600G features a 66 channel GPS receiver with top mounted Quad helix antenna. Thanks to this technology, locating the beacon is faster and more accurate. In an emergency, being found quickly could save your life. Compact and lightweight, the GPS equipped MT600G is easy to install in any vessel, utilising the specially designed quick release mounting bracket. The MT600G features zero warm-up digital technology and an automatically deployed antenna. Testing the MT600G is fast and easy. Simply remove the beacon from its bracket, press the test button and the full functionality of the beacon is tested and confirmed. The MT600G even offers a GPS Satellite Acquisition Test with GPS position fix. The MT600G boasts a ten year battery life and delivers great value for peace of mind boating. Certified by COSPAS SARSAT for worldwide usage, it’s no wonder that GME’s MT600G is the emergency beacon of choice for serious boat owners worldwide. New Zealand customers only – If purchased outside New Zealand, additional programming is required. Product Details Compact, lightweight, easy-to-mount design COSPAS-SARSAT CLASS 2 (C/S T.001) Integrated 66 channel GPS receiver with top mounted Quad helix antenna for better than 100m accuracy Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements of: AS/NZ 4280.1:2003 standards C/S T.001/007 121.5MHz VHF homing beacon to assist in guiding rescuers to your precise location Includes quick release mounting bracket Zero warm-up digital technology Antenna deploys automatically when the unit is removed from the bracket Ultra high performance solid state strobe 10 year battery life Quick and easy test facility with audio / visual indication In the Box: MT600G Manually Activated EPIRB with GPS for faster location Quick Release Mounting Bracket and screws Instruction Manual 406 MHz Beacon Owner Registration Information Sheet Emergency Activation Instructional Placard Product Specifications MODES OF OPERATION Activated UHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high intensity strobe and audible activation alert Self Test Comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator feedback. UHF test message (inverted synchronisation compatible with portable beacon testers) GPS Self Test GPS acquisition test with visual and audible operator feedback UHF test message containing GPS co-ordinates OPERATION Activation Manually by operator Duration 48 hours minimum Transmission 406 and 121.5 MHz distress signals commence 50 seconds after activation VHF 121.5 MHz 25mw. Min PERP@25°C UHF 406.040 MHz 5W /- 2 dB PSK (digital) Light 20 flashes/minute at greater than 0.75 cd effective intensity CERTIFICATION AND APPROVALS COPAS-SARSAT Certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2) Requirements Standards and Approvals AS/NZS 4280.1 Repetition Period 50 s mean, digitally generated randomisation BATTERY Replacement Period Prior to expiry date marked on case – (10 yrs) or after use Replacement Method Service centre, or factory only (non-user replaceable) Chemistry LiSO2 (2.4 g lithium per cell) Configuration 2 ‘D’ type cells MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION Operating -20°c to 55°c Storage -30°c to 70°c Weight 550 g (plus 98 g for bracket) Compass Safe Distance 0.7 m from magnetic navigational device Dimensions 260 mm (H) x 102 mm (W) x 83 mm (D) max (stowed in bracket) Waterproof Submersion to 10m Materials UV stabilised plastic chassis Antenna Flexible self straightening stainless steel design GPS RECEIVER Type Internal 66 channel high performance receiver Antenna Quadrifilar helix antenna